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A Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870. Creator: Henri Alexandre Georges RegnaultA Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870
The War in Abyssinia: King Theodore, as he lay dead at Magdala, April 13, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe War in Abyssinia: King Theodore, as he lay dead at Magdala, April 13, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Major H. A. Leveson
The War in Abyssinia: village on the pass between Ashangi and Lat, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe War in Abyssinia: village on the pass between Ashangi and Lat, 1868. 'This village is in the pass leading up to Lat from Offala, and its position, and the walls round it
The War in Abyssinia: trial of two natives for stealing commissariat stores, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe War in Abyssinia: trial of two natives for stealing commissariat stores, 1868. British officers stand over two African men restrained with ropes
The War in Abyssinia: the British camp at Attala, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe War in Abyssinia: the British camp at Attala, 1868. Engraving of '...a sketch by Major Leveson, of the British camp at Attala, near Lake Ashangi
The Expedition to Abyssinia: castle between Mai Wahiz and Ad Abaga, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Expedition to Abyssinia: castle between Mai Wahiz and Ad Abaga, 1868. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. G. A. Henty. 'The plateau dips gently to the camping-ground of Mai Weehiz
The British Expedition to Abyssinia: watering-place...at the entrance to the Koomaylee Pass, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe British Expedition to Abyssinia: watering-place for transport animals at the entrance to the Koomaylee Pass, 1868. 'A plentiful supply of water has been got at this place by digging wells
The British Expedition to Abyssinia: the intrenched position of Adigerat, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe British Expedition to Abyssinia: the intrenched position of Adigerat, 1868. British army camp in Ethiopia. 'This place...is about forty miles from Senafe
The British Expedition to Abyssinia: the Amba Alaejieh, near Lake Ashangi, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe British Expedition to Abyssinia: the Amba Alaejieh, near Lake Ashangi, 1868. Engraving of a sketch showing '...the tremendous scenery of the Aladjieh Pass
The British Expedition to Abyssinia: Shohos bringing in grass to the Commissariat, Undel Wells, 1868 Creator: UnknownThe British Expedition to Abyssinia: Shohos bringing in grass to the Commissariat, Undel Wells, 1868. The British Army in Ethiopia needed forage for their pack animals which included Indian
The British Expedition to Abyssinia: march of the army past Lake Ashangi, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe British Expedition to Abyssinia: march of the army past Lake Ashangi, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by '...our Correspondent
The British Expedition to Abyssinia: Major Murray's Armstrong guns crossing the Tacazze Valley, 1868 Creator: UnknownThe British Expedition to Abyssinia: Major Murray's Armstrong guns crossing the Tacazze Valley, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by '...our Correspondent
The British Expedition to Abyssinia: Lake Ashangi from the Antalo Road, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe British Expedition to Abyssinia: Lake Ashangi from the Antalo Road, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by '...our Correspondent, the Staff Officer'
The British Expedition to Abyssinia: front view of the Church of Miriam, at Focada, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe British Expedition to Abyssinia: front view of the Church of Miriam, at Focada, 1868. 'Miriam is the word generally used in the East for Mary
Venationes ferarum, avium, piscium (Hunts of wild animals, birds and fish). Plate 13, 1596Venationes ferarum, avium, piscium (Hunts of wild animals, birds and fish). Plate 13. Animals from Ethiopia and an elephant hunt, 1596
The Expedition to Abyssinia: waterfall on the Mai Muna, near Senafe, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Expedition to Abyssinia: waterfall on the Mai Muna, near Senafe, 1868. 'The scenery of Abyssinia is now becoming familiar to the readers of this Journal
The Expedition to Abyssinia: the Mayen Wells, half way to Senafe, 1868. Creator: Mason JacksonThe Expedition to Abyssinia: the Mayen Wells, half way to Senafe, 1868. 'The scenery of Abyssinia is now becoming familiar to the readers of this Journal
The Abyssinian Expedition: woman grinding corn in Tigre, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: woman grinding corn in Tigre, 1868. '...a woman grinding some kind of grain, in a house visited by our Special Artist, in the province of Tigre [in Ethiopia]
The Expedition to Abyssinia: Sir Robert Napier entertained by the Prince of Tigre, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Expedition to Abyssinia: Sir Robert Napier entertained by the Prince of Tigre, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. G. A. Henty '...of the interview, near Ad-Abaga, on Feb
The Abyssinian Expedition: village under the Antalo Amba, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: village under the Antalo Amba, 1868. View of '...the scenery in the neighbourhood of Adowa, with the "Amba" or hill-fort
The Abyssinian Expedition: view of the plateau at Senafe, looking towards the Adowa Peaks, 1868. Creator: Mason JacksonThe Abyssinian Expedition: view of the plateau at Senafe, looking towards the Adowa Peaks, 1868. View from a hill near the camp of the British Army, looking '...in a south-west direction
The Abyssinian Expedition: view of Antalo, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: view of Antalo, [Ethiopia], 1868. View '...sketched from a point half way up the hill surmounted by the "Amba" [steep-sided, flat-topped mountain]
The Expedition to Abyssinia: ruins of an ancient Greek church at Agoola, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Expedition to Abyssinia: ruins of an ancient Greek church at Agoola, 1868. Engraving of a sketch Major H. A. Leveson. 'The station of Agoola is one day's march from Ad-Abaga
The Abyssinian Expedition: view from the fortified post of Adigerat, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: view from the fortified post of Adigerat, 1868. '...a landscape view, taken from the fortified [British Army] post which has been formed at Adigerat
The Expedition to Abyssinia: meeting of the Prince of Tigre with Sir Robert Napier, 1868. Creator: C. RThe Expedition to Abyssinia: meeting of the Prince of Tigre with Sir Robert Napier, near Ad-Abaga, 1868. 'the army of Tigre...numbered about 4000 men, who moved in a long
The Expedition to Abyssinia: Goon-Goona, in the Valley of the Mai Muna, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Expedition to Abyssinia: Goon-Goona, in the Valley of the Mai Muna river, 1868. View of '...the first halting-ground of our [ie British] troops in their march southward...Near the hamlet of
The Abyssinian Expedition: the water-tanks at Zulla, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: the water-tanks at Zulla, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Captain F. F. Atkinson, 45th Regiment (British Army)
The Abyssinian Expedition: the Shoho Village of Akoo and the Head of Annesley Bay, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: the Shoho Village of Akoo and the Head of Annesley Bay, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Major H. A. Leveson
The Abyssinian Expedition: the Middle Sooroo Defile in the Senafe Pass, 1868. Creator: Mason JacksonThe Abyssinian Expedition: the Middle Sooroo Defile in the Senafe Pass, 1868. View of '...the Middle Sooroo defile, with a pioneer party making their way along it...The Tekonda Pass from the coast
The Abyssinian Expedition: the Hot Springs of Ailet, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: the Hot Springs of Ailet, 1868. 'A remarkable feature in the strip of border-land outside of Abyssinia, along the shores of the Red Sea, is the hot springs of Ailet
The Abyssinian Expedition: the church at Goun-Gouna, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: the church at Goun-Gouna, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by 'Count Seckendorff, a distinguished officer of the Guards in the Prussian Army
The Abyssinian Expedition: the British camp at Senafe on Christmas Day, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: the British camp at Senafe on Christmas Day, 1868. 'Senafe, on the Abyssinian tableland, at the head of the Koomaylee Pass, stands at a level of 7300 ft
The Abyssinian Expedition: review of the British Army on the Queen's birthday, at Senafe, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: review of the British Army on the Queen's birthday, at Senafe [in Eritrea], 1868. 'After Sir Robert (Napier) had passed along the line
The Abyssinian Expedition: priests and villagers of Wadela singing the Song of Moses... 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: priests and villagers of Wadela singing the Song of Moses before Sir Robert Napier, 1868. Ethiopians singing after the storming of Magdala
The Abyssinian Expedition: Koomailee, at the mouth of the pass leading to Senafe, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: Koomailee, at the mouth of the pass leading to Senafe, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by 'Our esteemed correspondent the Staff Officer
The Abyssinian Expedition: pier and landing-place at Zulla, Annesley Bay, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: pier and landing-place at Zulla, Annesley Bay, 1868. Engraving from a photograph by Captain Pottinger, Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General
The Abyssinian Expedition: H.M.S. Argus towing tugs and lighters to Massowah, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: H.M.S. Argus towing tugs and lighters to Massowah, 1868. British Royal Navy warship with supplies for the invading army. Engraving from a sketch by Mr
The Abyssinian Expedition: camp of General Sir R. Napier at Ad-Abaga, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: camp of General Sir R. Napier at Ad-Abaga, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. G. A. Henty, of British troops in '...Harimat
The Abyssinian Expedition: General Sir Robert Napier's camp at Adigerat, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: General Sir Robert Napier's camp at Adigerat, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by 'Count Seckendorff, a distinguished officer of the Guards in the Prussian Army
The Abyssinian Expedition: funeral of the widow of King Theodore at Aikhullet, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: funeral of the widow of King Theodore at Aikhullet, 1868. '...the unfortunate Queen or Empress of Abyssinia, the mother of the little boy
The Abyssinian Expedition: departure of the released prisoners from the head-quarters camp... 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: departure of the released prisoners from the head-quarters camp, Plain of Dalanta, [Delanta, Ethiopia], 1868
The Abyssinian Expedition: approach to the Abyssinian table-land, from Rayry Guddy, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: approach to the Abyssinian table-land, from Rayry Guddy, 1868. The British Army in East Africa
The Abyssinian Expedition: arrival at Adigerat of an ambassador from Kassai, King of Tigre, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: arrival at Adigerat of an ambassador from Kassai, King of Tigre, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. G. A. Henty, (war correspondent)
Relics from Abyssinia: gold and silver chalices, 1868. Creator: UnknownRelics from Abyssinia: gold and silver chalices, 1868. Two '...objects of interest and value which formed part of the spoil captured by the British army at the storming of Magdala...[One is] a
The Abyssinian Expedition: Adowa, from the road to Axum, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: Adowa, from the road to Axum, 1868. 'Adowa, or Adwa, the chief town of Tigre [Tigray, Ethiopia]...contains nearly 10, 000 inhabitants
The Abyssinian Expedition: a sketch on the shore at Zulla, Annesley Bay, 1868. Creator: C. RThe Abyssinian Expedition: a sketch on the shore at Zulla, Annesley Bay, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Captain F. F. Atkinson, of the 45th Regiment (British Army)
The Abyssinian Expedition: a native ploughing in the province of Tigre, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: a native ploughing in the province of Tigre, 1868. Illustration of '...the plough used by a husbandman in that country [ie Ethiopia]
The Abyssinian Expedition: a sketch in the town of Adigerat, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Expedition: a sketch in the town of Adigerat, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by 'Count Seckendorff, a distinguished officer of the Guards in the Prussian Army
The Abyssinian Church Festival of Palm Sunday, 1868. Creator: UnknownThe Abyssinian Church Festival of Palm Sunday, 1868. 'The service begins before daybreak...each man held a long stick in his hand
Dejatch Alamaeo, son of Theodore, late King of Abyssinia, 1868. Creator: UnknownDejatch Alamaeo, son of Theodore, late King of Abyssinia, 1868. The infant...now both fatherless and motherless, ...is named Alamaeo or Allumahyu (as it is sometimes written)
Cross used in processions, 1868. Creator: UnknownCross used in processions, 1868. 'The Engraving of a metal cross is taken from one which was presented to Mr. Clements Markham, the geographer accompanying the [British] Abyssinian expedition
Interior of an Abyssinian house, 1868. Creator: UnknownInterior of an Abyssinian house, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by C. M'Dowall, assistant surgeon, of the 3rd Light Cavalry of the Bombay Army at the camp of Senafe
Interior of an Abyssinian church at Chaffa, near Senafe, 1868. Creator: UnknownInterior of an Abyssinian church at Chaffa, near Senafe, 1868. 'The church at the village of Chaffa, which is situated...two miles from the [British] camp at Senafe
Facsimile of two pages of an Abyssinian Bible, 1868. Creator: UnknownFacsimile of two pages of an Abyssinian Bible, 1868. 'Mr. Holmes, the representative of the trustees of the British Museum
Church and shrine of St. Romanus, Barra-Kat, near Senafe, 1868. Creator: UnknownChurch and shrine of St. Romanus, Barra-Kat, near Senafe, 1868. View of '...one of the most ancient and sacred shrines of Abyssinia - namely, the place where repose the bones of St
Abyssinia, showing the route of the British forces, 1868. Creator: John DowerAbyssinia, showing the route of the British forces, 1868. 'A map of Abyssinia, showing the whole route of the British army, under General Sir Robert Napier, from its landing-place at Zulla
Abyssinian arms and ornaments, 1868. Creator: UnknownAbyssinian arms and ornaments, 1868. '...decorations given by Sahela Selassie, King of Shoa, in Southern Abyssinia, to the late Major Douglas Graham...The first object is the military head-dress
The Abyssinian Expedition, 1868: Battle of Arogee, on Good Friday, April 10, 1901The Abyssinian Expedition, 1868: Battle of Arogee, on Good Friday, April 10, (1901). British soldiers at Magdala in the Ethiopian Empire, historically known as Abyssinia
Tabota or ark, 1868. Creator: UnknownTabota or ark, 1868. Religious item from Abyssinia. 'The ark is a timber frame of three shelves, on which are placed a large bunch of wild thyme
Relics from Abyssinia: Royal Cap of King Theodore, 1868. Creator: UnknownRelics from Abyssinia: Royal Cap of King Theodore, 1868. One of the '...objects of interest and value which formed part of the spoil captured by the British army at the storming of Magdala...It was
Relics from Abyssinia: golden triple crown of the Abuna, 1868. Creator: UnknownRelics from Abyssinia: golden triple crown of the Abuna, 1868. One of the '...objects of interest and value which formed part of the spoil captured by the British army at the storming of Magdala
Relics from Abyssinia: handle of King Theodore's seal, 1868. Creator: UnknownRelics from Abyssinia: handle of King Theodore's seal, 1868. One of the '...objects of interest and value which formed part of the spoil captured by the British army at the storming of Magdala
Relics from Abyssinia: silver slippers of the Abuna, 1868. Creator: UnknownRelics from Abyssinia: silver slippers of the Abuna, 1868. '...a pair of silver slippers, richly ornamented with filigree
Decoration in the Church of Miriam, at Focada, 1868. Creator: UnknownDecoration in the Church of Miriam, at Focada, 1868. Engraving of a sketch by 'our special artist. "I have made a copy of a picture of Miriam, the Virgin Mary
Bells of musical stone, 1868. Creator: UnknownBells of musical stone, 1868. Instrument in the courtyard of a church at Chaffa, near Senafe, Abyssinia, 1868. The '...inclosure is entered surrounding the church, which is overgrown with long grass
Single leaf with Saint Luke, late 14th century. Creator: UnknownSingle leaf with Saint Luke, late 14th century
The Virgin and Child with Archangels, Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Saints, early 17th century Creator: UnknownThe Virgin and Child with Archangels, Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Saints, early 17th century. The central panel of this triptych features a version of Mary
Diptych Icon with Saint George, and Mary and the Infant Christ, early 15th century. Creator: UnknownDiptych Icon with Saint George, and Mary and the Infant Christ, early 15th century
Right Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child Flanked by Angels, late 15th century. Creator: UnknownRight Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child Flanked by Angels, late 15th century. This small-scale panel painting depicts the Virgin and Child flanked by the Archangels Michael
Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century. Creator: UnknownQueen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century
Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th cent. Creator: UnknownTriptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th century. This triptych (three-paneled icon) is distinguished by its somber colours, linear patterns
View on the Bashilo; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: UnknownView on the Bashilo; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
River Berhan, Abyssinian Plateau; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: UnknownRiver Berhan, Abyssinian Plateau; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Punished by order of the King; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: UnknownPunished by order of the King; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Costumes de Différents Pays, Femmes d'Issinie Pilant du Riz, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-SauveurCostumes de Differents Pays, Femmes d'Issinie Pilant du Riz, c1797
Falls of Davezout, Abyssinian Plateau; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: UnknownFalls of Davezout, Abyssinian Plateau; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Boat of Bullock's-hide on Lake Tsana; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: UnknownBoat of Bullock's-hide on Lake Tsana; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Abyssinian Tailor; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: UnknownAbyssinian Tailor; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Abyssinian warfare; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: UnknownAbyssinian warfare; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
An Abyssinian horseman; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: UnknownAn Abyssinian horseman; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Army of Theodore overtaken by a flood crossing the Bashilo; A journey through Soudan... 1875. Creator: UnknownArmy of Theodore overtaken by a flood crossing the Bashilo; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
View on the River Abal; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: UnknownView on the River Abal; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Junction of the Kiltee with the Brantee, Agow Meder; A journey through Soudan... 1875. Creator: UnknownJunction of the Kiltee with the Brantee, Agow Meder; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
View on the Brantee; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: UnknownView on the Brantee; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
