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Portraits of San people, South Africa
Portraits of San (Bushman) woman and man, South Africa. The man was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles, drawn by Captain Nelson. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human Species, Edinburgh, W. H. Lizars, 1848
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This image features a portrait of a San woman and man, indigenous to South Africa, as depicted in the "Natural History of the Human Species" by Charles Hamilton Smith, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1848. The woman, adorned with intricate beadwork and a colorful headdress, gazes directly at the viewer with a sense of quiet dignity. Her expression conveys a deep connection to the land and her culture. Beside her stands a San man, dressed in animal skins and armed with a spear. He was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles, a regiment of the British Army, as indicated by the military uniform he wears. The portrait was drawn by Captain Nelson and hand-colored by Lizars. At the time, the San people were often subjected to discrimination and marginalization, and their portrayal in European ethnological works was often sensationalized or distorted. This image, however, offers a more nuanced and respectful representation of the San people, highlighting their unique beauty and the richness of their culture. The San people, also known as Bushmen, have a long and complex history in southern Africa, dating back to the Stone Age. They are known for their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle, their unique language, and their intricate rock art. Despite facing numerous challenges and displacement, the San people continue to preserve their traditions and maintain a strong connection to their ancestral lands.
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