General
General
Object Auto ID
84682
Alternate Codes
231198
Common Name
Watercolour
Classified Name
Painting
Local Name
Kaffir [sic] chief (see Notes); [Four native studies, c.1843-c.1846]
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The Parliament Collection:
Watercolour of a male wearing a kaross and hood with the fur on the inside. He stands next to a rocky outcrop with an aloe in bloom in front.

Provenance

Written in pencil on back of discarded acidic mount board: "Chas Sawyer, London. Ordered by letter - 025".

Description
Technique Types
Watercolour
Distinguishing Features

Mfengu chief traditional dress knobkierie

Inscriptions
b.r. signed F I'Ons in pencil
Measurement Type Unit Value
Dimension Comments
Unframed and mounted; Image/paper size 272 x 186 mm
History
Object Age Comment
c.1843-c.1846
Maker Comment
I'ONS, Frederick Timpson, 1802-1887
Collector Comment
Watercolour on paper
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