Uncle Paul Collection

Mr. Kruger's Portrait, Hung in the Raad-Saal at Pretoria, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Kruger's Portrait, Hung in the Raad-Saal at Pretoria, c1900. South African Boer leader Paul Kruger, President of Transvaal. Engraving after a photograph

President Kruger's Residence at Pretoria, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
President Kruger's Residence at Pretoria, c1900. Home of Paul Kruger, Boer leader and President of Transvaal (South Africa). Illustration from a photograph

Ex-President Kruger, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Ex-President Kruger, c1900. South African politician. Engraving after a photograph by Duffus Brothers. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

President Krugers Country House, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War, (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Paul Kruger, c. 1902-3 (b / w photo)
701561 Paul Kruger, c.1902-3 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904)

Paul Kruger (b / w photo)
821029 Paul Kruger (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Kruger (1825-1904)

Paul Krugers House, Pretoria (colour photo)
3093879 Paul Krugers House, Pretoria (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Krugers House, Pretoria)

Paul Kruger, President of the Transvaal Republic, 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Paul Kruger, President of the Transvaal Republic, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

President Kruger, c1900. Creator: Unknown
President Kruger, c1900. Paul Kruger (1825-1904) was a dominant political and military figurs in 19th-century South Africa. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil

Kruger Appealing to the Burghers at Bloemfontein, 1900. Paul Kruger (1825-1904), President of the South African Republic, appealing to Afrikaans citizens of the Republic to stay

S. J. Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, c1880s. Artist: Sweeton Tilly
S. J. Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, c1880. Paul Kruger ( 1825-1904), South African politician. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Ohm Kruger 1825-1904, 1934. Stephanus Johannes Paulus Paul Kruger (1825-1904), President of the Transvaal from 1883 to 1900. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

The New Pretoria, 1900. Artist: Maurice Denis
The New Pretoria, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P. Monckton, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, 1900]

President Krugers double: Mr. John Mutch, 1900
President Krugers double: Mr. John Mutch, who is a working collier of Pontypridd, Wales, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

Brother Boers at the Bar, 1900. Paul Kruger, South African politician, c1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904)

Stephanus Johannes Paulus (Paul) Kruger, c1896, (1903). Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904), President of the South African Republic (elected 1882, 1888, 1893 and 1898)

Signature Of Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger, 1825 To 1904, Better Known As Paul Kruger And Affectionately Known As Uncle Paul Or Oom Paul. State President Of The South African Republic

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"Uncle Paul: A Glimpse into the Life of President Kruger" Step back in time to c. 1880, where we find ourselves at President Kruger's Country House, a place steeped in history and charm. As we delve deeper into his life, we come across an intriguing black and white photo of Paul Kruger himself from 1902-3. His stern yet wise gaze captivates us, leaving us curious about the man behind the image. Another black and white photograph showcases Paul Kruger once again, this time with a sense of nostalgia lingering in the air. We catch a glimpse of his house in Pretoria through a vibrant color photo - a testament to his influence on South African politics during that era. Moving forward to 1900, Elliot & Fry present us with an arresting portrait of President Kruger as he presides over the Transvaal Republic. The intensity in his eyes reflects his unwavering dedication to leading his people through turbulent times. An unknown artist captures another side of Kruger's leadership as he appeals passionately to the Burghers at Bloemfontein in 1900. This moment immortalizes him as not just a president but also as someone who deeply cared for those he governed. Sweeton Tilly's artistic rendition takes us back to the late 1880s when S. J. Paul Kruger was still establishing himself as President of the South African Republic. The attention given to detail highlights both strength and vulnerability within this influential figure. Ohm Kruger's legacy lives on even after his passing in 1904; evident by how he is remembered through various mediums such as Maurice Denis' painting "The New Pretoria" from 1900 – showcasing how much impact one man can have on shaping cities and nations alike. Intriguingly enough, there was even someone who bore an uncanny resemblance to Uncle Paul - Mr. John Mutch, his doppelgänger in 1900.