Blackface Collection (#3)

The Scottish Blackface is the most common breed of domestic sheep in the United Kingdom. This tough and adaptable breed is often found in the more exposed locations

Scottish Blackface domestic sheep, note the ear tags

Scottish Blackface domestic sheep using a salt lick

Flock of Scottish Blackface domestic sheep with red fleece makings on Islay Scotland

Scottish blackface sheep feeding on the sea shore, Isle of Jura Scotland

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface, two rams, standing in pasture, Grampian Mountains, Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Scotland, February

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface, ram, close-up of head, Grampian Mountains, Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Scotland, February

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface ewe and lamb, standing beside rushes in upland pasture, Whitewell, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, April

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface ewe, being prepared for show, Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh, Scotland, june 2011

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface yearling rams, standing in pasture, England, march

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface, flock, standing at trough, with freshwater loch, castle ruin and hills in background, Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, april

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface ewes, flock standing on hill prior to lambing, England, march

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface ewe with Charollais sired lamb, standing in pasture, Scotland, april

Domestic Sheep, Scotch mules, Blue-faced Leicester ram x Blackface ewe, three lambs, standing in pasture, Cumbria, England, september

Norfolk horn black faced sheep - grazing - Cotswold Farm Park - UK
MAB-1458 Norfolk horn black faced sheep - grazing Cotswold Farm Park - UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Exploring the Controversial Legacy of Blackface: From Al Jolson to Hadrian's Wall" Blackface, a practice deeply rooted in American history, has long been a subject of heated debate and controversy. Originating in the 19th century, it involved white performers darkening their faces with makeup to portray caricatures of African Americans on stage. One notable figure associated with blackface is Al Jolson, an influential American singer who gained fame for his role in "The Jazz Singer" (1927), often considered the first feature-length talking picture. However, blackface was not limited to entertainment alone. Surprisingly, even historical landmarks like Hadrian's Wall have connections to this contentious tradition. The Golliwoggs Bicycle Club - Surrounded by Cannibals depicted a scene where members wore blackface during their cycling adventures along this ancient Roman fortification. In Northumberland, England, UK on June 15th, 2012, an unusual sight caught attention – a blackface ewe. This rare occurrence highlighted how deeply ingrained this controversial practice had become across different cultures and regions. It also found its way into visual arts and lithographs such as "Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith in Carthage Jail" from 1851 or "Minstrels on stage" captured through silver gelatin prints in 1906. These images reflect both the popularity and normalization within society at that time. Even organizations like the Ku Klux Klan incorporated elements into their activities during the 1920s when they formed drum and bugle corps dressed in white robes but with painted faces resembling minstrel characters. As we delve further into history, photographs from around New York City circa 1898 showcase minstrels alongside bands performing on stages while Daddy Dan Rice introduced his infamous song "Jump Jim Crow" back in 1830.