Moshoeshoe - King of Basutoland: Great Kings and Queen of Africa (1815-1869)
| CCAC #: | 0427 |
| Artwork title: | Moshoeshoe - King of Basutoland: Great Kings and Queen of Africa (1815-1869) |
| Artist(s): | Unknown |
| Year made: | Unknown |
| Artwork type: | Sculpture or object |
| Medium: | Mixed media on paper, mirror and paint |
| Dimensions (mm): | 593 x 745 |
| Source: | Budweiser USA |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | On private display |
| Signage: | The Great Kings and Queens of Africa series, commissioned by Budweiser from 1975, celebrates Black heritage through portraits of African leaders by African American artists. This work honours King Moshoeshoe I of the Basotho nation, foregrounding his legacy of unity, diplomacy, and resistance against colonial encroachment. |
Photographer: Staff
Photo copyright: CCT
Does this listing contain information that you think we should improve or change? We would like to hear from you.
NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.
NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.