Hlobane 22nd March 1879 - Mossops Leap, Trooper Mossop and Warrior by Jason Askew
The painting shows a young 16 year old George Mossop of the Frontier Light Horse who escaped from the Zulu attack at Hlobane, thanks to his pony Warrior. Warrior was wounded during the battle, but the pony still managed to carry Mossop to safety at Vryheid. In the morning Warrior was found dying in the stable. The Battle of Hlobane had been a British defeat. Fifteen officers and 110 soldiers were killed, a further 8 wounded and 100 native soldiers died.
Signed edition. Image size 14 inches x 24 inches (36cm x 61cm). Price £
Special Artist proof edition of 20 prints, printed on high quality German etching stock. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £70.00
Special Giclee Limited edition of 50 signed and numbered prints, printed on high quality German etching stock. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £50.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £250.00
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