Portret van de ontdekkingsreiziger Verney Lovett Cameron c. 1870 - 1880

This anonymous portrait, created between 1870 and 1880, depicts Verney Lovett Cameron, a prominent explorer. It is a composite photograph, featuring three portraits of Cameron within a scenic backdrop of an exotic landscape. This artistic approach, common in Victorian era photography, aimed to create a more dramatic and engaging image. The inclusion of hand-drawn elements, such as the landscape and flora, further enhances the pictorial nature of the work. The small size of the piece suggests it might have been a personal memento or part of a larger album of Cameron’s travels.