Dark Continent Collection

Assassination of Col Flatters and Party (engraving)
1094708 Assassination of Col Flatters and Party (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination of Col Flatters and Party)

The Interior of the Dark Continent (litho)
1056433 The Interior of the Dark Continent (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interior of the Dark Continent)

H M Stanley, From A Photograph taken in January, 1887 (engraving)
1094753 H M Stanley, From A Photograph taken in January, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H M Stanley, From A Photograph taken in January, 1887)

Gordon reviewing his Troops at Khartoum (engraving)
1094751 Gordon reviewing his Troops at Khartoum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gordon reviewing his Troops at Khartoum)

Reception of Stanley by M Tesa (engraving)
1094748 Reception of Stanley by M Tesa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Stanley by M Tesa)

Sir Samuel White Baker, Edwin Higginbottom, Lieutenant Baker, Lieut Col Abd El-Kader (engraving)
1094735 Sir Samuel White Baker, Edwin Higginbottom, Lieutenant Baker, Lieut Col Abd El-Kader (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Samuel White Baker)

A Crocodile carrying off one of Bakers men (engraving)
1094733 A Crocodile carrying off one of Bakers men (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Crocodile carrying off one of Bakers men)

The March through Casembes Country (engraving)
1094720 The March through Casembes Country (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The March through Casembes Country)

King of African Beasts (engraving)
1094704 King of African Beasts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King of African Beasts)

Gold casket presented to Stanley (engraving)
1094755 Gold casket presented to Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold casket presented to Stanley)

Gordon fighting his way up the Yangtze River and Grand Canal (engraving)
1094741 Gordon fighting his way up the Yangtze River and Grand Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Suicide of King Theodore (engraving)
1094737 The Suicide of King Theodore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suicide of King Theodore)

Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria (engraving)
1094734 Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria)

Burtons march towards central Africa (engraving)
1094724 Burtons march towards central Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burtons march towards central Africa)

Rionga, King of Unyoro (engraving)
1094702 Rionga, King of Unyoro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rionga, King of Unyoro)

Malamine receiving orders from de Brazza (engraving)
1094700 Malamine receiving orders from de Brazza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malamine receiving orders from de Brazza)

African superstitions illustrated (chromolitho)
726991 African superstitions illustrated (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African superstitions illustrated)

Great combat on a river in Africa
LLM462752 Great combat on a river in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great combat on a river in Africa)

Packing for exploring Africa
LLM462745 Packing for exploring Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Packing for exploring Africa)

Meeting between Stanley and Livingstone
LLM462744 Meeting between Stanley and Livingstone by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting between Stanley and Livingstone)

Braving the rapids
LLM462749 Braving the rapids by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Braving the rapids. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Gordon and his generals before the emperor (engraving)
1094750 Gordon and his generals before the emperor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gordon and his generals before the emperor)

Reception by the King of Makoloko (engraving)
1094714 Reception by the King of Makoloko (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception by the King of Makoloko)

Dr Davidson prescribing for the sick (engraving)
1094711 Dr Davidson prescribing for the sick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Davidson prescribing for the sick)

Death of Ward at the hands of the Rebels (engraving)
1094699 Death of Ward at the hands of the Rebels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Ward at the hands of the Rebels)

Hicks Pashas last rally (engraving)
1094693 Hicks Pashas last rally (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hicks Pashas last rally)

Stanley in the Dark Continent (engraving)
1094744 Stanley in the Dark Continent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanley in the Dark Continent)

Stanleys interview with Gamankono (engraving)
1094742 Stanleys interview with Gamankono (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanleys interview with Gamankono)

Spekes last conference with Kamrasi (engraving)
1094732 Spekes last conference with Kamrasi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spekes last conference with Kamrasi)

Speke before King Rumanika (engraving)
1094727 Speke before King Rumanika (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speke before King Rumanika)

Mr H M Stanleys Arrival at Zanzibar, addressing the Officers and Men of HMS "Tarquoise"after Church Service
1047021 Mr H M Stanleys Arrival at Zanzibar, addressing the Officers and Men of HMS " Tarquoise" after Church Service (engraving) by English School

Mr H M Stanleys Explorations in the Dark Continent, Map of the Route and a Portrait Group of the Officers of his
1046941 Mr H M Stanleys Explorations in the Dark Continent, Map of the Route and a Portrait Group of the Officers of his Expedition (chromolitho) by English School

Stanley cutting his way through the dark continent (chromolitho)
726992 Stanley cutting his way through the dark continent (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanley cutting his way through the dark continent)

General Gordon
LLM462751 General Gordon by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Gordon. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

A break in Africa
LLM462748 A break in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A break in Africa. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Forest fire in Africa
LLM462747 Forest fire in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forest fire in Africa. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue)

Battle with a Crocodile (chromolitho)
726989 Battle with a Crocodile (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle with a Crocodile)

Attacked by Natives in Africa
LLM462750 Attacked by Natives in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacked by Natives in Africa)

Dr Livingstone
LLM462746 Dr Livingstone by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Livingstone. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Stanley enforcing orders (engraving)
1094756 Stanley enforcing orders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanley enforcing orders)

A Village in Uregga (engraving)
1094749 A Village in Uregga (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village in Uregga)

The Dancing Monbutto King before his Wives (engraving)
1094745 The Dancing Monbutto King before his Wives (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancing Monbutto King before his Wives)

Captain Speke and his body-guard (engraving)
1094726 Captain Speke and his body-guard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Speke and his body-guard)

Livingstones last march (engraving)
1094722 Livingstones last march (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Livingstones last march)

Discovery of Lake Nyassa (engraving)
1094718 Discovery of Lake Nyassa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of Lake Nyassa)

Gold mining region of Sofala (engraving)
1094706 Gold mining region of Sofala (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold mining region of Sofala)

A Market scene at Sofala in 1505 (engraving)
1094705 A Market scene at Sofala in 1505 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Market scene at Sofala in 1505)

Storming of Kintang (engraving)
1094697 Storming of Kintang (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storming of Kintang)

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"The Dark Continent: Unveiling the Untamed Wilderness" Step into the captivating realm of the Dark Continent, where adventure and danger intertwine in a mesmerizing tapestry. In this black and white photograph, we are transported to the heart of the big game region, where majestic creatures roam freely against an awe-inspiring backdrop. As we delve deeper into history's enigmatic chapters, engraved scenes unfold before our eyes. Witness "The Murder of M Maizan, " a haunting depiction that echoes with tales of treachery and betrayal. The chilling image of "Beheading the Prisoners" reminds us of humanity's darkest impulses amidst conflicts that scarred this mysterious land. Intrigue continues to unravel as we encounter "The Murder of Mr Plowden by King Theodore. " This engraving serves as a poignant reminder that power can corrupt even those who sit upon thrones. An Arab Slave Master emerges from another etching, shedding light on a painful era when human lives were bought and sold like commodities. Journeying further through time, we stumble upon the shocking scene captured in "Assassination of Col Flatters and Party. " It serves as a stark testament to how perilous expeditions could be within these uncharted territories. Yet amidst turmoil, there is also resilience – depicted vividly in "H M Stanley, " whose determined gaze reflects his unwavering spirit during his explorations. "Gordon reviewing his Troops at Khartoum" transports us to moments before tragedy struck – reminding us that heroes too often face their demise on this unforgiving continent. However, hope flickers anew in "Reception of Stanley by M Tesa, " illustrating how encounters between cultures can foster understanding amid diversity. Engravings featuring Sir Samuel White Baker and Lieutenant Baker paint portraits of brave men who dared venture into unknown lands alongside their loyal companions such as Edwin Higginbottom and Lieut Col Abd El-Kader.