Orange River Collection

An Orderlys Journey from Fort Gordon, Basutoland, to Kingwilliamstown, Cape Colony (colour litho)
1044239 An Orderlys Journey from Fort Gordon, Basutoland, to Kingwilliamstown, Cape Colony (colour litho) by English School

Le Vaillant's camp on the banks of the Orange River in the Richtersveld
FLO4722707 Le Vaillant's camp on the banks of the Orange River in the Richtersveld. A giraffe skin is undergoing taxidermy on a frame

View of the Augrabies Falls on the Orange River, 1778-1779. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
View of the Augrabies Falls on the Orange River, 1778-1779

The confluence of the Caledon and Orange Rivers, seen from the south-west, 1777. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
The confluence of the Caledon and Orange Rivers, seen from the south-west, 1777

The confluence of the Caledon and Orange Rivers, seen from the south-west, 1777. Cape Province. Possibly by Robert Jacob Gordon

'Vue du fleuve Orange pres de Hohenfels; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Vue du fleuve Orange pres de Hohenfels; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Scenic forest and lake landscape with tranquil mood and colourful sunset at summer morning in Finland

The Tentacles at Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Tentacles at Work, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

With "Methuens Horse"on the Way to Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving)
1044893 With " Methuens Horse" on the Way to Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Zulu War (engraving)
1058869 The Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Our War Portraits (b / w photo)
1599483 Our War Portraits (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our War Portraits. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 April 1900)

The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes on the Boundary (litho)
1592649 The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes on the Boundary (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes on the Boundary)

Scenes on the Western Line of Communications (b / w photo)
1599141 Scenes on the Western Line of Communications (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes on the Western Line of Communications)

With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment (b / w photo)
1599318 With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at De Aar (b / w photo)
1599147 The Transvaal War, Scenes at De Aar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at De Aar)

The Advance to the Relief of Kimberley, the "Fighting Fifth"making a Road at Orange River (litho)
1043374 The Advance to the Relief of Kimberley, the " Fighting Fifth" making a Road at Orange River (litho) by Craig

The Transvaal Crisis, Characteristic Scenes in the Republics (engraving)
1592679 The Transvaal Crisis, Characteristic Scenes in the Republics (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

The War in Basutoland, the Tambookie Rising (engraving)
1060382 The War in Basutoland, the Tambookie Rising (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Basutoland, the Tambookie Rising)

South Africa, the New Frere Bridge over the Orange River (engraving)
1060281 South Africa, the New Frere Bridge over the Orange River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Africa)

Lord Methuens Advance to the Relief of Kimberley (litho)
1043377 Lord Methuens Advance to the Relief of Kimberley (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Methuens Advance to the Relief of Kimberley)

Visit of Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of Cape Colony, to the Diamond Fields at Kimberley (engraving)
1045001 Visit of Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of Cape Colony, to the Diamond Fields at Kimberley (engraving) by English School

The Orange River (coloured photo)
5991994 The Orange River (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orange River)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Seat of Operations (litho)
1592777 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Seat of Operations (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Seat of Operations)

The War, with Lord Methuens Force (b / w photo)
1599202 The War, with Lord Methuens Force (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, with Lord Methuens Force)

The rush for Fouriesburg
930978 The rush for Fouriesburg by Thornely, J. H. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Flag to Pretoria; After Pretoria; The Guerilla War published by Harmsworth Brothers Limited c)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048744 The War in South Africa (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Map Illustrating the Operations on the Orange River, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Operations on the Orange River, 1900. British forces entered the territory of the Orange Free State and occupied the capital Bloemfontein on 13 March 1900

The Orange River at Norvals Pont, 1900. Creator: George Washington Wilson
The Orange River at Norvals Pont, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Scenic View of People Camping Next to the Orange River
Richtersveld, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Scenic View of Meandering Orange River
Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Wiltshire boys stealing on the enemy at the Orange River, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1900. Men of the Wiltshire Regiment in prone position in a skirmish line

Orange River, South Africa, Africa

Oranje River, mountain desert landscape, Richtersveld National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

SOUTH AFRICA: VILLAGE. A Khoikhoi village on the Gariep River in South Africa. Engraving by G. Gallina, c1815

BOER WAR, c1900. British soldiers in the Orange River trenches, holding back the Boers during the South African War. Stereograph, c1900

Orange River Gorge, South Africa C016 / 4768
Orange River Gorge, Augrabies National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Augrabis Falls orange river cascading down deep canyon Augrabis Falls National Park, Northern Cape Province
SAS-271 Augrabis Falls - orange river cascading down deep canyon Augrabis Falls National Park, Northern Cape Province, South Africa Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Rock Dassie overlooking canyon of the Orange river Augrabis Falls National Park, South Africa
SAS-332 Rock Hyrax / Dassie - overlooking canyon of the Orange river Augrabis Falls National Park, South Africa Procavia capensis Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

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"Journeying along the Orange River: A Historical Expedition through Southern Africa" Embarking on a captivating journey, we delve into the rich history of Southern Africa as we follow an orderly's expedition from Fort Gordon in Basutoland to Kingwilliamstown in Cape Colony. Through vivid colour lithographs, such as "An Orderlys Journey from Fort Gordon, Basutoland, to Kingwilliamstown, Cape Colony, " and enigmatic engravings like "The Tentacles at Work, " we uncover the untold stories of this remarkable region. As our adventure unfolds, we encounter various scenes that depict significant events in South African history. From witnessing "Methuens Horse" traversing their way to Bechuanaland in an awe-inspiring engraving to reliving the intensity of The Zulu War through another gripping illustration – each artwork serves as a portal into bygone eras. Immersed in time-honored black and white photographs titled "Our War Portraits, " we come face-to-face with courageous individuals who played pivotal roles during times of conflict. These images capture both the strength and vulnerability etched upon their faces – a testament to their unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Moving further along our expedition, lithographs like "The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes on the Boundary" transport us back to moments fraught with tension and uncertainty. Meanwhile, poignant black and white photos titled "Scenes on the Western Line of Communications" provide glimpses into life behind-the-scenes during this tumultuous period. Accompanied by yet more evocative photographs showcasing soldiers from "The South African Railway Pioneer Regiment, " our exploration takes us deeper into war-torn landscapes. We witness firsthand the harrowing reality captured within frames labeled "The Transvaal War, Scenes at De Aar. " These haunting images serve as reminders of sacrifice and resilience amid chaos.