Ethiopian Collection (page 8)

Shield (hide & silver)
MGS373689 Shield (hide & silver) by Ethiopian School, (19th century); diam: 57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoil from the Abyssinian War; engraved N.H)

Lake Dembea, otherwise Tana, or Tzana, Abyssinia (engraving)
FEH328988 Lake Dembea, otherwise Tana, or Tzana, Abyssinia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Gods Glorious Creation or The Mighty Marvels of Earth)

Portrait of an Abyssinian man (oil on canvas)
BRM349561 Portrait of an Abyssinian man (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 24 x 16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait d Abyssin; ); French, out of copyright

View from a point near the Kings House, from The British Expedition to
ILN288758 View from a point near the Kings House, from The British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

The Chetta Ravine, Abyssinia, 1868 (w / c)
NAM310663 The Chetta Ravine, Abyssinia, 1868 (w/c) by James, Lt Cornelius Francis (Frank) (fl.1868); National Army Museum

Harar from the Coffe Stream, from First Footsteps in East Africa
STC160957 Harar from the Coffe Stream, from First Footsteps in East Africa: An Exploration of Harar, by Richard F. Burton (1821-90)

Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, at the camp of Adwa after the defeat of the Italian army, First Italo-Ethiopian War
6000503 Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, at the camp of Adwa after the defeat of the Italian army, First Italo-Ethiopian War, 1896 (engraving) by French School

Italian envoys signing the peace treaty to end the First Italo-Ethiopian War before Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia
6000563 Italian envoys signing the peace treaty to end the First Italo-Ethiopian War before Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia, 1896 (engraving) by French School

The Buildings of Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript)
3849872 The Buildings of Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript) by Ethiopian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Illuminated manuscript)

Great seal of Abyssinia (engraving)
3653553 Great seal of Abyssinia (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great seal of Abyssinia)

Philip the Evangelist baptising the Ethiopian eunuch (chromolitho)
1094430 Philip the Evangelist baptising the Ethiopian eunuch (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip the Evangelist baptising the Ethiopian eunuch)

The Suri boy
KIBISH, ETHIOPIA - January 14, 2020: The boy Surmi tribe hold goat with traditional dress. Suri or Surma live in Omo Valley, Omo National Park of Ethiopia. Chanwit Whanset

Te fighter
Amnon Eichelberg

The burden of difference
Trevor Cole

Processional Cross, Ethiopian, 13th-early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Processional Cross, Ethiopian, 13th-early 14th century

Plate 5: The Defeat of the Ethiopians, from The Battles of the Old Testament... ca
Plate 5: The Defeat of the Ethiopians, from The Battles of the Old Testament, , ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Duke of York - Visit - Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) accompanies Ras Tafari (1892-1975), the Prince Regent of Ethiopia who visited England in July 1924. Pictured here at Victoria Station, London

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, dressed as American darkies, perform in the streets of London with banjo, violin, tambourine and castanets. Date: circa 1860

Minstrels on Beach
Three brightly dressed minstrels entertain a group of holidaymakers on a beach Date: late 19th century

DEMO IN GENEVA 1936
Italian journalists being thrown out of the League Palace at Geneva, following a protest against Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, whom they called Slaver, etc. Date: 30 June 1936

Dejatch Alamayou, King Theodores Son, July 1868. The young orphaned prince cradles a little white doll and stares sadly into space

Ethiopia, General, Mursi tribesmen feasting after Nitha Age Set Ceremony

Ethiopia, Gonder, Royal Enclosure

Faithful reading outside a church in Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Faithful kissing a Bible outside a church in Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Ethiopian Coptic icon at the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

The Abyssinia Expedition: The Battle of Arogee... on Good Friday, April 10, 1868
The Abyssinia Expedition: The Battle of Arogee Before Magdala on Good Friday, April 10, 1868, (1901). British soldiers at Magdala in the Ethiopian Empire, historically known as Abyssinia

Ethiopian Arctotis (African Daisy), pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807)
Ethiopian Arctotis (African Daisy), from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). All genus of Arctotis come froms Africa

Abyssinian priest and warrior, 1848. Artist: Lemoine
Abyssinian priest and warrior, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Abyssinian warriors, 1848. Artist: Eugene Leroux
Abyssinian warriors, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes, 1848

Woman and baby in a village near the Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia

Tississat Falls, Blue Nile, Ethiopia. The Blue Nile is largely responsible for the annual Nile floods in June to September

Battle Before Magdala, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Return of the Abyssinian Captives, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

The Burning of Magdala, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Magdala, and the Valley of the Bashilo, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Punishment of Abyssinian Captives, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Sir Robert Napier, c1880. Robert Cornelius Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala (1810-1890), Indian Army officer. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868)

A typical Ethopian from the Nile Valley, near its junction with the Atbara, 1912. Artist: G Pluschow
A typical Ethopian from the Nile Valley, near its junction with the Atbara, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A group of Abyssinians, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

English Army on the March in Abyssinia, c1880. Episode of the British Expedition to Abyssinia (1867-1868). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Abyssinia Invaded, 1935, (1938). Benito Mussolinis Fascist regime invaded Abyssinia to avenge the military defeats Italy had suffered in Ethiopia in the First Italo-Abyssinian war

Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia (Emperor Haile Selassie) with the Duke of York, 1924
Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia (Emperor Haile Selassie) with the Duke of York (later King George VI) on a visit to London, 1924. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses

Bedjironde Tecle Hawariate, Ethiopian statesman, 1935. Artist: Edmond Xavier Kapp
Bedjironde Tecle Hawariate, Ethiopian statesman, 1935. Tecle Hawariate was an Ethiopian delegate to the 16th and 19th Assemblies of the League of Nations

The suicide of Theodore, Magdala, Ethiopia, 1868 (late 19th century). Tewedros (Theodore) II, Emperor of Ethiopia, taking his own life after his army was defeated by the British under General Robert

Church at Magdala, with Theodores grave, Ethiopia, c1868 (late 19th century). Magdala was the site of a battle in 1868, fought between the British under General Robert Napier

King Theodores House at Magdala, Ethiopia, c1868 (late 19th century). Magdala was the site of a battle in 1868, fought between the British under General Robert Napier

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Ethiopian history is rich and diverse, spanning centuries of cultural heritage and significant figures. One such prominent figure is Haile Selassie, who ascended to the throne in 1930 as Emperor of Ethiopia. During his reign, he faced challenges like the Italian invasion in 1936 but managed to regain control over his country soon after. The historical significance of Ethiopia can be seen through its ancient art and architecture. For instance, the early 12th-century frescoes in Bet Maryam at St. Mary's Church in Lalibela showcase the artistic prowess craftsmen from that era. Another remarkable piece is a famous painting on the ceiling depicting winged heads of eighty Ethiopian cherubs. Ethiopia's religious influence extends beyond its borders as well. At the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem, Israel, you can find Ethiopian Coptic icons that reflect their unique spiritual traditions and beliefs. These icons serve as a testament to Ethiopia's deep-rooted Orthodox Christian faith. Emperor Haile Selassie I also enjoyed leisure time during his reign, including seaside holidays at Eastbourne. This glimpse into his personal life reveals a different side to this influential leader who dedicated himself to serving his people. Ethiopia's history isn't limited to emperors; it includes other notable individuals too. Menelik II was another revered emperor whose leadership brought modernization and progress to Ethiopia during challenging times. Beyond political figures, there are indigenous tribes like the Mursi tribe known for their distinctive customs and body modifications which have fascinated anthropologists for years. Even after World War II ended, Haile Selassie continued playing an essential role on both national and international stages—his contributions shaping not only Ethiopian history but also global affairs during that period. Finally, we cannot overlook the presence of Orthodox Christianity within Ethiopia—a religion deeply ingrained within its society for centuries.