Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
AFTER NICOLAAS HENNEMAN (1813-98)
'Zulu Caffir & Woman'; Zulu warrior and woman
1892 copy after an original of 14 Jun 1853Carbon print | 11.2 x 8.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2905924
Photograph of a full length portrait of a Zulu warrior Chief who is standing and facing the viewer with a spear in his right hand. He wears furs and part of a leopard skin, and feathers on his head. On the right is seated a female Zulu (possibly his wife). By the feet of the Chief are a bowl and pot with a shield in the background.
The 1892 carbon copy print is adhered over the top of the original albumen print.
The 1892 carbon copy print is adhered over the top of the original albumen print.
Creator(s)
After Nicolaas Henneman (1813-98) (photographer)
Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Zulu11.2 x 8.5 cm (image)
- Collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Spears
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
