King of black Native : watercolour portrait by John Carmichael
King of black Native : watercolour portrait by John Carmichael
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1826
Call Numbers
P2/455
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
Drawings - 20.9 x 12.8 cm - 1 watercolour and ink drawing on card
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Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright : Creator died before 1955
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Alternative Titles
Full title
King of black Native : watercolour portrait by John Carmichael
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
This portrait possibly depicts Bungaree, a well-known Sydney Aborigine who was often referred to as the "King" of Sydney Aborigines. Contemporary European anecdotes often noted his begging, breastplate and old military uniforms which had been given to him by government officials.
Digital order no:a928500
Signature / Inscriptions
At bottom right of image in brushpoint: Drawn by / John Carmichael / 19th December 1826 / Sydney New South Wales
Beneath image in ink: King of black Native
On reverse of image in pencil: I-beg-u
An erased pencil inscription is also visible on the reverse
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased 1999
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
P2/455
Record Identifier
nQR2Aaj1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nQR2Aaj1
Other Identifiers
Reference code
403174
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