Home > Arts > Contemporary art > Portraits > Pop art
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mary Jane Seacole, 1850s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mary Jane Seacole, 1850s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mary Jane Seacole, 1850s, (2023). Seacole (1805-1881) was born in British Jamaica, and had many careers including nurse, boarding house keeper, author, and world traveller. In 1855 she went to the seat of the Crimean War with the plan of setting up the "British Hotel", as "a mess-table and comfortable quarters for sick and convalescent officers". This became a restaurant/bar/catering service which proved to be very popular. Her autobiography, "Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands" (1857), was the first autobiography written by a black woman in Britain. In 1990, Seacole was (posthumously) awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit. In 2004, she was voted the greatest black Briton
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36363915
© Heritage Imagined/Heritage Images
2020s Afro Caribbean Ai Image Artificial Intelligence Crimean War Heritage Images Indies Jamaica Jamaican Pioneer West Indian West Indies
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Portraits
> Pop art
> Arts
> Portraits
> Pop art gallery
> North America
> Jamaica
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This AI image brings to life the vibrant and trailblazing figure of Mary Jane Seacole (1805-1881), a remarkable woman of Afro-Caribbean descent who defied societal norms and expectations during the 19th century. Born in British Jamaica, Seacole's diverse careers ranged from nursing and boarding house keeping, to authorship and world travel. In 1855, she made her way to the Crimean War with the ambitious plan to establish the "British Hotel," offering sick and convalescent officers a mess-table and comfortable quarters. This venture evolved into a popular restaurant, bar, and catering service. Seacole's autobiography, "Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands" (1857), was the first of its kind penned by a black woman in Britain. Posthumously, she was honored with the Jamaican Order of Merit in 1990 and voted the greatest black Briton in 2004. This stunning portrait, created by Heritage Images in 2023, captures the essence of Seacole's indomitable spirit and her significant contributions to history.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
