Details
Title A native of New Holland taken from the life. [graphic].
Publisher [United States?]
Publisher UNITED STATES. 1820
Date ca. 1820?
Physical Description 1 drawing: watercolor; sheet 18 x 11 cm (7.25 x 4.25 in.)
Description Ethnographic-style full-length portrait depicting an Aboriginal Australian man. He stands naked and holds a shield and spears. His chest and upper arms are adorned with body modifications in the form of scars.
Notes Title from manuscript note on verso.
Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
Description revised 2021.
Access points revised 2021.
RVCDC
Accessioned 1892.
Subject Aboriginal Australians -- Australia.
Body marking.
Ethnic stereotypes.
Shields.
Spears.
Aboriginal Australian men -- Australia.
Genre Watercolors -- 1820-1830.
Portraits -- 1820-1830.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| drawings & watercolors - unidentified - Native [5653.F.43b]
Accession number 5653.F.43b