General
General
Object Auto ID
72893
Alternate Codes
231183
Common Name
Watercolour
Classified Name
Painting
Local Name
Zoolu [Zulu] Warrior Chief; [14 water-colour drawings.]
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The Parliament Collection:
Full-length image of an African man standing, facing the viewer. He is wearing traditional dress and holds a large shield and assegai in his left hand. His right hand is resting on top of his shield. Background of two rows of African warriors drawn lightly in pencil. (Part of a portfolio, see 33039)

Provenance

Purchased from Miss J Harnett, Kenilworth, 150 pounds. ON (Order Number?) 153961 8/3/1961.

Description
Technique Types
Watercolour
Distinguishing Features

Zulu warrior African chief

Inscriptions
b.r. signed "J.W", title b.c. "Zoolu Warrior Chief , t.r. numbered 12.
Measurement Type Unit Value
Dimension Comments
In portfolio; Paper size 250 x 190 mm
History
Object Age Comment
c. 1842
Maker Comment
W., J.
Collector Comment
Watercolour and pencil
Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
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