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Tegumada Ademola, England, 1904 (gelatin silver print)
622651 Tegumada Ademola, England, 1904 (gelatin silver print) by Langfier, Louis Adolph (1869-1925); 20.2x15.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tegumada Ademola accompanied Gbadebo I to London on his state visit to Edward VII. Gbadebo I (1854-1920) was ruler of the Egba in Abeokuta, a traditional state in southwestern Nigeria.); eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22795578
© Michael Graham-Stewart / Bridgeman Images
Dignitary Nigeria Nigerian West Africa Black And White Photograph
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This gelatin silver print, titled "Tegumada Ademola, England, 1904" captures a moment of historical significance. The photograph showcases Tegumada Ademola, an esteemed dignitary from Nigeria's Egba region, during his visit to London alongside Gbadebo I. Gbadebo I was the revered ruler of Abeokuta and embarked on a state visit to Edward VII in 1904. Accompanying him was Tegumada Ademola, whose regal presence is beautifully portrayed in this black and white portrait. Seated with poise and wearing traditional West African attire, Tegumada Ademola exudes authority and elegance. His headdress adds a touch of grandeur to the composition while emphasizing his status as a Nigerian leader. The photographer behind this remarkable image is Louis Adolph Langfier (1869-1925), whose talent immortalized this significant encounter between cultures. Preserved in a private collection today, this gelatin silver print offers us a glimpse into history. Through the lens of British photographer eMichael Graham-Stewart, we are transported back to that momentous occasion when two worlds converged - England and Nigeria united through diplomacy and cultural exchange. This photograph serves as both an artistic masterpiece and an invaluable historical document. It reminds us of the power of photography to capture moments that shape our understanding of different cultures and their interconnectedness throughout time.
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