thnic Map of Southern Africa

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The original of this print measures 1.5 x 1.5 metres and was completed in 1990 after two years of intensive work. It was executed in gouache.

©C.Firbank-King

The map covers South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and the southern region of Mozambique. The original people of these areas are represented in their traditional dress, there are 121 human figures. The artist also included flora and fauna relevant to each area and historical shipwrecks and buildings. The map is surrounded by a border drawing on the designs and objects of the people.Some of the more intricate sections were painted using a magnifying glass.
The original painting was sold in 2000 and can now be seen in the museum on Southfork Ranch, Texas, U.S.A.
The print comes with an indication map which names all the subjects and the information booklet provides information on everything in the painting.