Abyssin Ia Collection

Battle of Adowa
The Battle of Adowa in which Meneliks Ethiopian forces defeated the Italians; Brigadier General Dabormidas troops encounter fierce resistance

Ras Makonnen Walda-Mika el Guddisa, also Makonnen Wolde Mikael, Honorary KCMG (1852 1906) - a general and the governor of Harar province in Ethiopia, and the father of Tafari Makonnen

DREADNOUGHT HOAX
VIRGINIA WOOLF as a young woman, with Duncan Grant, Adrian Stephen, Anthony Buxton, Guy Ridley and Horace Cole as " The Emperor of Abyssinia and His Suite"

Map / Africa / Ethiopia 18C
Map of Ethiopia (Abyssinia)

Fresco of Madonna and Child, St. Marys Church (Bieta Maryam), Wollo region, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Rasselas and Imlac digging a tunnel
Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, together with his companion, the wise man Imlac, digging a tunnel in order to escape the Happy Valley and see what life is like beyond it

View of Aksum (Axum), Tigray, Ethiopia
Aksum (Axum), the former capital of Abyssinia, in Tigray, Ethiopia

Abyssinia. Italo-Abyssinian War (1889). Negus (emperor) Menelik II. Engraving

Abyssinia (1896). Negus Menelik at the battle of Adowa, where the Abyssinian defeated the Italian. Image of the illustrated

ATLAS: EAST AFRICA, 1665. Map of Ethiopia (kingdom of Prester John), Abyssinia, and Arabia, from Jan Blaeus Atlas Maior, printed in Amsterdam, 1665

Addis Ababa - Ethiopia - Covered Bazaar
The gently-sloping rooftops of the covered market at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, East Africa. Date: circa 1920s

Map of the Italian Empire in 1939, including the colonial African territories of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Libya. Date: 1939

A Zebra - presented to Queen Victoria
The Zebra presented to Queen Victoria by King Menelik II of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) - pictured here at its new home at the New Zebra House at the Royal Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London

Ethiopian Musicians
Five Ethiopian Musicians - a popular beat combo of the region (possibly called Oasis !)

Ethiopia - Emperor Meneliks Bodyguard - seemingly at an International Exhibition (!)

Djibouti Warrior, East Africa, carrying a rather fearsome knife, rifle and dagger

Iraq / Al Amarah
Though clearly identified as being in Abyssinia by the printmaker, we suspect this is the town in Iraq, formerly known as Amara. The costumes are more arabic than african

Ethiopia Adwa
The former capital of Abyssinia, it will be the scene of a decisive defeat of the Italians on 1 March 1896, establishing Ethiopian independence

ETHIOPIA. Lalibela. Monolithic church of Ghiorghis (11th - 13th c.). Coptic art

ETHIOPIA. Axum. Monolithic Stele (1st c. )
ETHIOPIA. Axum. Monolithic Stele (1st c.)

ETHIOPIA. TIGRAY. Axum. Cathedral of Saint Mary of Zion (17th c.)

ETHIOPIA. AMHARA. Gonderr. Fasil Ghebbi fortress-city. Chancellorship and Library (right)

ETHIOPIA. AMHARA. Gonderr. Debre Berhan Selassie

ABYSSINIAN PRIEST & MONK. Line engraving, 19th century

ABYSSINIA: ELEPHANT HUNT. Arabs of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) hunting elephant. Wood engraving, English, 1868

MENELIK II (1844-1913). Emperor of Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Wood engraving, English, 1896

ETHIOPIA: FORT AT ADOWA. The fort at Adowa, site of a crushing defeat of an Italian force under General Oreste Baratieri by Emperor Menelik II, 1 March 1896. Newspaper wood engraving, c1896

Ethiopia, Africa - Cotton Market Date: 1911

Balloon gas generation, 19th century
Balloon gas generation. These generators are being used to produce hydrogen gas for use in military balloons

Hamer Tribe Jumping of the Bulls ceremony
Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley Hamer Tribe The Jumping of the Bulls ceremony. The initiate leaps onto a line of ten or more of his familys bulls and runs along their backs. Lining up the livestock

Ethiopia, Hamer Tribe herding cattl
Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley Hamer Tribe Herding cattle

Desert Ros
Flowering Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley

Hagenbecks Nubian Exhibit
Carl Hagenbeck (1844-1913) founded Germanys most successful privately owned zoo, the Tierpark Hagenbeck which moved to its present location in Hamburg-Stellingen in 1907

Grand Abyssinian Woman (now Ethiopia) with two servants standing behind her carrying her possessions

Abyssinian Expedition: The storming of Magdala on Easter Mon
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

Abyssinian Expedition
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

Abyssinian War: The 33rd Foot Advancing upon Magdala, from b
This image shows the advanced force of Sir Robert Napiers Army apporaching Islamgee, the location of King Theodores camp

Abyssinian Expedition: The Exodus of Theodores Broken Army
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

Prince of Abyssinia
This curious picture defies our research : possibly a son of Theodor, but the European dress is puzzling

Ethiopia / Gonder
Gonder (formerly Gondar) was at one time the capital of Abyssinia : it is noted for its ruins. Lake Tana can be glimpsed in the distance

Abyssinian couple
An Abyssinian couple

Pilgrims at the Easter Festival, St. Mary of Sion, Axoum (Axum), Abyssinian Highlands, Tigre, Ethiopia, Africa

The Blue Nile, waterfalls near Lake Tana, Abyssinian Highlands, Gondor region, Ethiopia, Africa

Small settlement in the Lasta Valley, Abyssinian Highlands, Wollo, Ethiopia, Africa

Village of Adua in the Abyssinian region of Tigre, Ethiopia Africa

Rock cut Church of St. Georgel, (10th - 13th c. ) Lalibela, Wollo region
Rock cut Church of St. Georgel, (10th - 13th c.) Lalibela, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Rock cut Church of Gabriel and Raphael, (10th - 13th c. ) Lalibela, Wollo region
Rock cut Church of Gabriel and Raphael, (10th - 13th c.) Lalibela, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Bishop of Abyssinia
The Bishop of Abyssinia

The mechanist tries to use his wings to fly. A scene from Samuel Johnsons novella, Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

Ethiopia - Sorghum
Ethiopia (Abyssinia) - Pounding sorghum, a cereal plant also known as Indian millet

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Discover the captivating land of Abyssinia, a realm steeped in rich history and intriguing tales. From its renowned ruler Ras Makonnen to the infamous Dreadnought Hoax, this East African nation has left an indelible mark on the world stage. Travel back to the 18th century as you explore the ancient maps that depict Ethiopia's majestic landscapes and vibrant culture. Marvel at the Battle of Adowa, where Ethiopian forces triumphantly defended their sovereignty against Italian invaders. Immerse yourself in literary wonders as you join Rasselas and Imlac on their daring tunnel excavation, unraveling secrets hidden beneath Abyssinia's surface. Behold the awe-inspiring fresco of Madonna and Child at St. Mary's Church in Wollo region, a testament to Ethiopia's deep-rooted spirituality. Gaze upon the breathtaking view of Aksum (Axum), nestled amidst Tigray's rugged terrain. Let your imagination soar as you trace Prester John's kingdom on Jan Blaeu's Atlas Maior from 1665, revealing Abyssinia's mythical allure. Step into Addis Ababa - Ethiopia’s vibrant capital - and lose yourself in its bustling Covered Bazaar. Experience firsthand how tradition intertwines with modernity within this dynamic cityscape. Uncover unexpected connections as you encounter a zebra presented to Queen Victoria, symbolizing Abyssinia’s exotic wildlife that captivated European royalty. As dusk falls over this mystical land, reflect upon Abyssinia’s enduring legacy – a tapestry woven with resilience, cultural richness, and untamed beauty that continues to inspire all who venture here.