Congo Free State Collection

Mr H M Stanley, the Explorer of Central Africa, and Founder of the Congo Free State (engraving)
1596293 Mr H M Stanley, the Explorer of Central Africa, and Founder of the Congo Free State (engraving) by Moscheles, Felix Stone (1833-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr H M Stanley)

Bambala Woman: Kwilu River, Congo Free State (colour litho)
727707 Bambala Woman: Kwilu River, Congo Free State (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bambala Woman: Kwilu River, Congo Free State)

African conventions (litho)
2818530 African conventions (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African conventions. Colonial treaties and rivalries over the Congo. Les conventions Africaines)

His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians, and Sovereign of the Congo Free State (engraving)
1046949 His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians, and Sovereign of the Congo Free State (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Majesty Leopold II)

With Major Lothaire in the Congo Free State (litho)
1056716 With Major Lothaire in the Congo Free State (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Major Lothaire in the Congo Free State)

Opening of the Matadi-Stanley-Pool Railway, Congo Free State (b / w photo)
1606360 Opening of the Matadi-Stanley-Pool Railway, Congo Free State (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Matadi-Stanley-Pool Railway)

Major Lothaire, of the Congo Free State (engraving)
1056671 Major Lothaire, of the Congo Free State (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Lothaire, of the Congo Free State)

Leopold II, King of the Belgians, 1909. Leopold (1835-1909) ruled Belgium from 1865 until his death. His reign is most remembered for the harsh treatment of the people of the Congo Free State

Congo River wildlife
Elephants and hippopotamus along the Congo River. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00359
African explorer Henry Stanleys camp on the Congo River, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

GAFR2A-00052
Native suspension bridge on the Congo River, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

GAFR2A-00010
Native village in the valley of the Congo River, Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GAFR2A-00009
African native shaman invoking rain in the valley of the Congo, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GAFR2A-00026
Daily life in an African village in the Congo basin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hermann von Wissmann, German explorer C017 / 0684
Hermann von Wissmann (1853-1905), German explorer of Africa, officer and colonial administrator. Wissmann was an army officer who travelled with German explorer Paul Pogge on an expedition to

Hermann von Wissmann, German explorer C018 / 7073
Hermann von Wissmann (1853-1905). 1883 engraving of the German explorer of Africa, officer and colonial administrator Hermann von Wissmann

Henry Stanley, Anglo-American explorer
Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), Anglo-American journalist and explorer. Stanley was sent by the New York Herald in 1869 to find the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873)

Sir Henry Stanley
Sir Henry Morton Stanley, (1841-1904), Anglo- American journalist and explorer. Stanley was sent to find the Scottish missionary and explorer Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873)

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The Congo Free State: A Glimpse into a Complex Era Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Congo Free State. This engraving showcases Major Lothaire, a key figure who played an instrumental role in this tumultuous period. As you explore further, you'll encounter Mr H M Stanley, the renowned explorer responsible for founding the Congo Free State. In this vibrant lithograph, we catch a glimpse of a Bambala Woman on the Kwilu River. Her colorful attire reflects the rich cultural diversity that thrived within this vast territory. African conventions were held to discuss matters concerning governance and society – these gatherings served as platforms for dialogue and progress. His Majesty Leopold II, King of Belgium and Sovereign of the Congo Free State, is depicted here in an exquisite engraving. His vision and leadership shaped this era's trajectory significantly. Joining him is Major Lothaire once again; their partnership was crucial to navigating challenges faced by both colonizers and indigenous populations alike. Witness history unfold through another remarkable lithograph capturing Major Lothaire's presence in the heart of the Congo Free State. The opening of Matadi-Stanley-Pool Railway marked a milestone moment – connecting regions previously isolated from one another. Leopold II's reign extended until 1909 when he passed away; his legacy remains intertwined with that of the Congo Free State forevermore. Delve deeper into this enthralling chapter as you discover breathtaking wildlife along its iconic river – nature's wonders coexisting alongside human endeavors. However, it is essential not to overlook darker aspects of history during this time period. Africans taken by canoe were tragically sold as slaves - a painful reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty. Slave caravans traversed Africa, leaving behind scars that continue to shape our understanding today. The story surrounding "Congo Free State" encompasses triumphs and tribulations, progress and pain.