Africa.

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 5/16 x 11 1/2in. (21.1 x 29.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 1/16 x 14 15/16in. (28.1 x 37.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionA black African man and woman are seated on a lion skin beneath a palm tree. The woman wears a turban, a collar, a short skirt, and jewelry, including drop earrings, necklaces, and a bracelet on her ankle. She holds an infant who reaches for a bunch of grapes held by a small child behind her. A basket of eggs is nearby. The man wears a skirt or loincloth and has a fur wrapped around his shoulders. He also wears jewelry, including earrings, a necklace, and ankle bracelets. He holds a bow. A bundle of arrows and a spear are nearby. Another man and woman wearing similar clothing are dancing at the right. All the people are barefoot. In the background are a river, a volcano, and a few scattered trees and plants. At the left, a man threatens a lioness or tiger with a spear. At the right, a man rides an elephant while an another man walks nearby.

Object number1991.183.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "AFRICA."

On verso, in pencil, lower right, consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 24" and accession number.NotesSubject Note: Roger Genser has a print entitled "America." published by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, Kelloggs & Thayer, & D. Needham, which appears to belong to the same series as this print. The existence of the two prints, one published by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg and the other published by D.W. Kellogg & Co. suggests that the pair (presumably part of a series representing the Four Continents) were issued at least twice. (Finlay 5/31/2005)

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