General
General
Object Auto ID
69977
Alternate Codes
231101
Common Name
Watercolour and gouache on paper
Classified Name
Local Name
"Ou Greitje [Grietjie]" at Blood River, Dingaan's Day, 16 Dec, 1836 [i.e. 1838]
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
The Parliament Collection:
Battle scene from within the battle lines from the Voortrekker point of view with cannon "Ou Grietjie" in centre and Zulu warriors attacking.
Provenance
Unknown
Description
Description
Technique Types
Distinguishing Features
Blood River, Battle of. Voortrekkers. Ordinance. 1838 Canons military Zulu warriors
Inscriptions
b.r in white written "H. McC 1911." Written in black next to it "Ou Greitje at Blood River Dingaans Day 16 Dec 1836". In small window mount below the work is the name of the artist and title.
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Dimension Comments
Wood frame with gold trim; Visible image 318 x 456 mm.
History
History
Object Age Comment
1911
Maker Comment
McCORMICK, H.
Collector Comment
Watercolour on paper
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