General
General
Object Auto ID
82890
Alternate Codes
231070
Common Name
Watercolour
Classified Name
Local Name
Malay school: boys learning to read the Koran.
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
The Parliament Collection:
Eight boys of various ages seated on the ground around their teacher, who is seated on a cushion. All have their heads covered, six with turbans, one with a cap and one with an Eastern conical hat. They are studying copies of the Koran, laying open on book supports.
Provenance
Unknown
Description
Description
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Distinguishing Features
Cape Malay school children Muslim education
Inscriptions
b.r. signed and titled: "G. F. Angas. Malay School. Boys learning to read the Koran."
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Dimension Comments
Unframed and mounted; Visible image 230 x 330 mm
History
History
Object Age Comment
c.1848
Maker Comment
ANGAS, George French, 1822-1886
User Comment
1. Lent to Iziko Museums for "Democracy X" exhibition opening 21 April to Sept 2004. Extended to end March 2005.
Collector Comment
Watercolour on paper
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