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The Gordon African Collection: Men, reptiles, fishes
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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The Atlas of Gordon<BR /><BR />Robert Jacob Gordon (1743-1795) held various high military positions at the Cape. During expeditions into the interior, he kept a diary and recorded in watercolor drawings what he saw – out of personal interest, but also as part of the scientific description of the Cape. His 'atlas' comprises nearly 400 watercolors.<BR />Gordon's watercolors of the Khoi, inhabitants of the coastal area, and the Xhosa far in the interior provide a detailed image of the clothing, weapons, and customs of the indigenous population.
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Credit lineThe Gordon African Collection : Men, reptiles, fishes. 1777-10 - 1786-03. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
