Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1913-1980s (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
97 digital photographs
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Johannesburg Art Gallery is one of the oldest and largest galleries on the African continent, situated in Joubert Park in the heart of Johannesburg. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and the foundation stone was laid by Henry John Hofmeyr on the 11 October 1911.
The collections include 17th-19th century European art and later South African works from the 19th-20th century.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The images were scanned from photographs provided by the Johannesburg Art Gallery.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection of digital photographs contains images depicting the interior and exterior of the Johannesburg Art Gallery, and its immediate surroundings being Joubert Park in the heart of Johannesburg.
Including photographs of the foundation stone, laid by Henry John Hofmeyr on the 11 October 1911, subsequent construction of the building in 1913, arial photographs of JAG in Joubert Park, images of interior exhibition spaces and of the building, as well as extensive construction work in later years.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Permission to publish has to be obtained from the Johannesburg Art Gallery.
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
The digital images can be viewed at the Historical Paper Reading Room.