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Robert Jacob Gordon was a Dutch artist and soldier, born in Doesburg in 1743. He is best known for his detailed drawings of the flora and fauna of South Africa, where he served as a military commander. Gordon's precise and often life-size depictions of animals, including the hippopotamus, turtle, and crab, are invaluable contributions to scientific illustration and colonial history. His works offer a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of 18th-century South Africa. Gordon passed away in Cape Town in 1795.
Born
1743
Birth place
Doesburg
Died
1795-10-25
Death place
Kaapstad
Kaart van Zuid-Afrika
Robert Jacob Gordon
1786
Two views of the farm “Bergrivier” of Martin Melck, see...
Robert Jacob Gordon
1785
Macroscelides proboscideus (Round-eared elephant shrew)
Robert Jacob Gordon
1780
The Koperberge, near the contemporary Springbok, in lit...
Robert Jacob Gordon
1780
Grave of a Khoisan chieftain
Robert Jacob Gordon
1780
Macroscelides proboscideus (Round-eared elephant shrew)
Robert Jacob Gordon
1780
View of the mouth of the Orange River from the west-sou...
Robert Jacob Gordon
1780
San-huishouden met vuur en kookpotten
Robert Jacob Gordon
1780
Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe),skeleton
Robert Jacob Gordon
1779
Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe)
Robert Jacob Gordon
1779
Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe)
Robert Jacob Gordon
1779
Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe), skeleton
Robert Jacob Gordon
1779
Varanus albigularis (Rock monitor)
Robert Jacob Gordon
1779
Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe), skeleton
Robert Jacob Gordon
1779
Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe), skeleton
Robert Jacob Gordon
1779