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Man and woman of the Land of Natal, South Africa, 1818
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Man and woman of the Land of Natal, South Africa, 1818
Man and woman of the Land of Natal, South Africa, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Mary Anne Vennings' "A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World," published in London in 1818, offers a glimpse into the lives of the people of the Land of Natal in South Africa during the early 19th century. The image depicts a man and a woman, both dressed in traditional attire, standing before a backdrop of lush vegetation and rolling hills. The man, wearing a loincloth and carrying a musket, represents the indigenous population of the region, which was inhabited by various tribes, including the Zulu and the Xhosa. The woman, clad in a colorful wraparound skirt and adorned with beads and other ornaments, holds a baby in a papoose on her back. Mary Anne Vennings was a prolific writer and educator of the Regency and Georgian eras, known for her works on geography, conchology, and mineralogy. Her "Geographical Present" was designed to provide an accurate and comprehensive description of the world's principal countries, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of the time. The image of the man and woman from Natal is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region and the diversity of the world's peoples. The man's use of a musket reflects the influence of European trade and the adoption of firearms by some indigenous populations, while the woman's traditional attire and the use of a papoose demonstrate the persistence of native customs and traditions. The intricately detailed handcolouring adds to the authenticity and beauty of the engraving, making it a fascinating window into the past.
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