Plan of Johannesburg (1897)

                           High Quality Reproduction of the Chromolithograph of Johannesburg and Suburbs of 1897.                             

Originally published by Grocott & Sherry (Grahamstown),.  This map is significant due to the place names which reflect the prevailing prejudices but also as a reference used by the artist, William Kentridge. Large Print, 

                                                                          59.4 x 76.6 cms.

The urban fabric of Johannesburg is constantly being torn down and this plan shows what it was like in the beginning.

                                                                  Offered by a dealer in africana.