Tatoos Collection

Colored portrait
Carmel Tadmor

Portrait, c. 1910 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272352 Portrait, c.1910 (silver gelatin print) by Goldie, Charles Frederick (1870-1947); 16x10.4 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Portrait, Tauranga, c. 1930 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272390 Portrait, Tauranga, c.1930 (silver gelatin print) by Garlick, Una (1883-1951); 10.2x7.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: photographer was Eunice Harriett Garlick)

Maori Character Study, c. 1927 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272389 Maori Character Study, c.1927 (silver gelatin print) by Garlick, Una (1883-1951); 10x7.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: photographer was Eunice Harriett Garlick)

Portrait, c. 1875 (albumen print)
MGS272332 Portrait, c.1875 (albumen print) by Pulman, Elizabeth (1836-1900); 14.5x10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: HiraKa Tuina; ); eMichael Graham-Stewart; English, out of copyright

Page 32b New Zealand Portrait of a Maori, 1768-75 (red chalk)
5670297 Page 32b New Zealand Portrait of a Maori, 1768-75 (red chalk) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Juan Tepano, illustration from Uber die Tatowirung der Oster-Insulaner
5042955 Juan Tepano, illustration from ber die TAatowirung der Oster-Insulaner, by Hjalmar Stolpe, 1899 (engraving) by Stolpe

Girl at the window, 1906 (oil on canvas)
5974047 Girl at the window, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Dinet, Alphonse Etienne (1861-1929); 58x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fillette A la fentre); Photo eChristies Images; French

Tangata Maori Chief (photo)
6030039 Tangata Maori Chief (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tangata Maori Chief)

Tatooed Maori Chief (photo)
6030038 Tatooed Maori Chief (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tatooed Maori Chief)

Portrait of Maori Man with Ta Moko Tattoos, 1773 (engraving)
2630222 Portrait of Maori Man with Ta Moko Tattoos, 1773 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antique print of a Maori man with ta moko tattoos)

Portrait, c. 1860 (albumen print)
MGS272616 Portrait, c.1860 (albumen print) by Crombie, John (1827-78) (attr. to); 14x11.4 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; Scottish, out of copyright

Juan Tepano, illustration from Uber die Tatowirung der Oster-Insulaner
5042954 Juan Tepano, illustration from ber die TAatowirung der Oster-Insulaner, by Hjalmar Stolpe, 1899 (engraving) by Stolpe

Natives of Terra del Fuego, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South
3610756 Natives of Terra del Fuego, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Portrait of a Maori man, before 1880 (b / w photo)
740711 Portrait of a Maori man, before 1880 (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; New Zealander, out of copyright

Susan and Ngapuia, c. 1900 (albumen print)
MGS272343 Susan and Ngapuia, c.1900 (albumen print) by Martin, Josiah (1843-1916); 20.4x15.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guide Susan)

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"Tattoos: A Vibrant Reflection of History and Culture" Tattoos have long been a captivating form of self-expression, with each inked design telling a unique story. From the colored portraits to the silver gelatin prints dating back to 1910, these images capture the timeless allure of tattoos. In Tauranga circa 1930, another silver gelatin print showcases a portrait that exudes both strength and tradition. The Maori character study from 1927 further emphasizes the significance of tattoos in Maori culture, highlighting their rich heritage. Traveling back even further in time, we encounter an albumen print from 1875 that offers a glimpse into tattoo artistry during this era. On page 32b, we discover an intriguing red chalk depiction of a New Zealand portrait featuring intricate Maori tattoos dating between 1768-75. The influence and fascination with tattoos extend beyond New Zealand shores as seen in Juan Tepano's illustration from "Uber die Tatowirung der Oster-Insulaner. " This artwork provides insight into Polynesian tattoo traditions on Easter Island. Moving away from photography and illustrations, "Girl at the Window" painted in oil on canvas in 1906 captures the beauty and mystery surrounding tattooed individuals. Tangata Maori Chief and Tattooed Maori Chief photographs showcase tribal leaders adorned with striking facial markings that symbolize their status within society. Delving deeper into history, an engraving from 1773 portrays a powerful image of a Maori man proudly displaying his Ta Moko tattoos. These engravings serve as valuable historical records preserving cultural practices for generations to come. Lastly, "Race Noire, " "Papou, " and "Negre de Guinee" are chromolithographs that celebrate diversity by showcasing various ethnic groups' traditional body art forms across different continents.