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Alamayu, England, 1869 (albumen print)
622857 Alamayu, England, 1869 (albumen print) by British Photographer, (19th century); 8.4x5.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alamayu (1861-79), eldest legitimate son of Emperor Tewodros II of Abyssinia (1818-68), who was adopted by the British colonial officer Captain Tristram Speedy and later became a favourite of Queen Victoria. His father had committed suicide after being defeated by the British at the Battle of Magdala, at the culmination of the 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia under Robert Napier.); eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22409620
© Michael Graham-Stewart / Bridgeman Images
Abyssinia Abyssinian Balustrade Colonial Era East Africa Ethiopia Ethiopian Posing Theodore Black And White Photograph
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Alamayu, England, 1869 (albumen print) captures a poignant moment in history through the lens of a British photographer from the 19th century. This small yet powerful photograph measures 8.4x5.8 cm and belongs to a private collection. The subject of this image is Prince Alamayu, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Tewodros II of Abyssinia. After his father's defeat and subsequent suicide during the Battle of Magdala in 1868, Prince Alamayu was adopted by Captain Tristram Speedy, a British colonial officer. He later became a favorite of Queen Victoria herself. Dressed in traditional Ethiopian attire, young Alamayu stands confidently on a balustrade, exuding an air of royalty despite being far away from his homeland. The photograph beautifully captures his regal presence and showcases Victorian fashion trends. This image serves as both a historical document and an artistic portrayal of cultural exchange during the colonial era. It sheds light on the complex relationship between Britain and Ethiopia at that time while also highlighting the resilience and strength embodied by Prince Alamayu. Preserved for generations to come, this albumen print offers us an intimate glimpse into one individual's extraordinary journey amidst political upheaval.
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