Constance Gordon-Cumming
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Constance Gordon-Cumming
CONSTANCE FREDEREKA GORDON- CUMMING (known as Eka ) Scottish traveller, artist and author in Fiji and elsewhere, making many hundreds of travel paintings, many travel books. Date: 1837 - 1924
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1837 Constance Cumming Fiji Gordon Hundreds Paintings Traveller 1924
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This photograph captures Constance Gordon-Cumming, also known as Eka, a Scottish traveller, artist, and author, in the later years of her extraordinary life. Born in 1837, Constance's insatiable curiosity and adventurous spirit led her to travel extensively throughout the world, with a particular focus on the South Pacific. In Fiji, Constance made her home for many years, creating hundreds of travel paintings and writing numerous travel books. Her works, which vividly depicted the people, landscapes, and cultures of Fiji, were highly regarded for their authenticity and sensitivity. Constance's artistic talent was evident from an early age, and she studied at the Royal Academy in London before embarking on her travels. Her experiences in the South Pacific inspired her to document the world around her, resulting in a body of work that remains an invaluable record of life in the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite the challenges of living in a foreign land, Constance persevered, immersing herself in the local culture and building strong relationships with the Fijian people. Her dedication to her craft and her deep respect for the communities she encountered are evident in her paintings and writings. This photograph, taken towards the end of Constance's life, captures the essence of a woman who lived a life full of adventure, creativity, and exploration. Her legacy continues to inspire artists, writers, and travellers to this day, reminding us of the power of curiosity and the importance of documenting the world around us.
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