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Portraits of San people, South Africa
Portraits of San (Bushman) woman and man, South Africa. The man was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles, drawn by Captain Nelson. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human Species, Edinburgh, W. H. Lizars, 1848
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Abnormal Bushman Cape Ethnology Hamilton Human Lizars Nelson Rifles Species Smith
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Introduce rich cultural history into your home or office with the Media Storehouse range of Framed Prints featuring the captivating Portraits of San People. These exquisite prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcase two intriguing individuals - a woman and a man, both San (Bushman) from South Africa. The man, a private soldier in the Cape Rifles, is depicted in a drawing by Captain Nelson. Each print comes beautifully framed, adding an authentic and timeless touch to any space. Celebrate the diversity of human heritage with this stunning addition to your collection.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This image features a portrait of a San woman and man, indigenous to South Africa, as depicted in the "Natural History of the Human Species" by Charles Hamilton Smith, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1848. The woman, adorned with intricate beadwork and a colorful headdress, gazes directly at the viewer with a sense of quiet dignity. Her expression conveys a deep connection to the land and her culture. Beside her stands a San man, dressed in animal skins and armed with a spear. He was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles, a regiment of the British Army, as indicated by the military uniform he wears. The portrait was drawn by Captain Nelson and hand-colored by Lizars. At the time, the San people were often subjected to discrimination and marginalization, and their portrayal in European ethnological works was often sensationalized or distorted. This image, however, offers a more nuanced and respectful representation of the San people, highlighting their unique beauty and the richness of their culture. The San people, also known as Bushmen, have a long and complex history in southern Africa, dating back to the Stone Age. They are known for their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle, their unique language, and their intricate rock art. Despite facing numerous challenges and displacement, the San people continue to preserve their traditions and maintain a strong connection to their ancestral lands.
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