Painting on cotton depicting the Battle of Adwa fought between the Ethiopian and Italian forces in 1896.
The victory at Adwa was widely reported, strengthening Ethiopia’s image as defender of African independence. It became the source of pride and inspiration for Africans around the world. Today Ethiopians celebrate this historic victory with a national holiday on 2 March, the anniversary of the battle.
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