Bewoners van Zuid-Afrika (Houzouana) 1806

"Bewoners van Zuid-Afrika (Houzouana)" is an 1806 etching by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, depicting two individuals identified as "Houzouanas" in the artwork's title. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of interaction between the two figures against a backdrop of mountains, likely referencing the landscape of South Africa. The depiction is characteristic of 19th-century European portrayals of indigenous peoples, focusing on their physical appearance and attire, with the inclusion of details such as the man's bow and arrow, suggesting their cultural practices.