Black Boy Collection

"Black Boy: A Journey through Time and Culture" Embarking on the trail to Bluff Knoll, a young black boy immerses himself in history and art

Black Boy Collection: Trail to Bluff Knoll

Trail to Bluff Knoll, Stirling Range, Western Australia

Black Boy Collection: Trade signs: Tobacconists (litho)

Trade signs: Tobacconists (litho)
6026921 Trade signs: Tobacconists (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobacconists)

Black Boy Collection: A Victorian Christmas card of children sliding off a kneeling elephants back, c

A Victorian Christmas card of children sliding off a kneeling elephants back, c
3603701 A Victorian Christmas card of children sliding off a kneeling elephants back, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Black Boy Collection: A Victorian New Year card of four children and a mahut riding an elephant, c

A Victorian New Year card of four children and a mahut riding an elephant, c
3603700 A Victorian New Year card of four children and a mahut riding an elephant, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Black Boy Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989478 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Outback Hill is a typical Australia scene in the south West, full of grass trees and othe native Australian bush

Black Boy Collection: Grass Tree native to Australia

Grass Tree native to Australia
PS-7653-c Grass Tree / Black Boys native to Australia Xanthorrhoea sp. Latin can also be Xanthorrea sp Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Black Boy: A Journey through Time and Culture" Embarking on the trail to Bluff Knoll, a young black boy immerses himself in history and art. Like King John surrounded by barons and bishops signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215, he too seeks empowerment and justice. Inspired by La Comtesse from Personages de Comedie, a pochoir print from 1922, he embraces his own unique identity. In the footsteps of Sir Walter Raleigh laying his cape over a puddle for Queen Elizabeth I at Greenwich, this black boy learns chivalry and respect. He encounters trade signs depicting tobacconists, reminding him of the diverse cultures that have shaped society. As he gazes upon Victorian Christmas cards featuring children sliding off an elephant's back or riding alongside a mahut during New Year celebrations, he cherishes moments of joy shared across generations. Exploring Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue from 1937 transports him to a world filled with wonderment and imagination. Venturing into the Outback Hill, our young adventurer connects with nature's beauty while discovering native Australian flora like the Grass Tree. Resting hunters depicted in an object found within Royal Museum Hague remind him of ancestral traditions preserved throughout time. Through these glimpses into history and culture, this black boy finds inspiration to forge his own path forward. Embracing diversity as his strength, he carries with him stories of resilience and triumph that shape his journey towards self-discovery.