General
General
Object Auto ID
66348
Alternate Codes
159152
Common Name
Engraving
Classified Name
Engraving
Local Name
Hottentots trying a criminal
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The Parliament Collection:
A circle of squatting men with a man (the criminal) sitting in the middle. In the background is the village with traditional huts. In the foreground are a man woman and two children. Behind them a tame zebra is grazing.

Provenance

Mendelssohn Bequest 1922

Description
Technique Types
Engraving
Distinguishing Features

Indigenous people Khoi village Criminal justice

Inscriptions
No inscription on work. Title b.c. Hottentots trying a criminal
Measurement Type Unit Value
Dimension Comments
Unframed and mounted; Image size with border but excluding title 155 x 206 mm.
History
Object Age Comment
c1783 (see Notes)
Maker Comment
Metz Conrad Martin - artist of original (see Notes) Engraver unknown
Collector Comment
Engraving
Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
Site Association
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