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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    AFTER NICOLAAS HENNEMAN (1813-98)

    'Zulu Caffir'; Zulu Warrior

    1892 copy after an original of 14 Jun 1853

    Carbon print | 20.2 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2905927

    Photograph of a full length portrait of a Zulu warrior, standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He wears furs, holds a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. He poses against a plain background.

    The 1892 carbon copy print is adhered over the top of the original albumen print.

    • Creator(s)

      After Nicolaas Henneman (1813-98) (photographer)

      Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Zulu

    • 20.2 x 14.9 cm (image)

    • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • People
        • Children
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Engineering & Technology
          • Military engineering
            • Arms (weapons)
              • Armour
                • Shields (armour)
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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