Robert Moffat
(1795-1883), Missionary in South Africa and linguistEarly Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 11 portraits
Missionary; played a prominent role in converting natives and establishing missions in South Africa; translated the New Testament into Sechuana; his eldest daughter, Mary, married David Livingstone.
by William Scott
oil on canvas, 1842
NPG 3774
by George Baxter
watercolour, circa 1842
NPG 6312
by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG Ax18271
by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG x45470
by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG x21365
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG x32948
by and after Elliott & Fry
bromide print, 1890s
NPG Ax139907
by George Baxter
Baxter print, published 1843
NPG D9078
by George Baxter
Baxter print, published 1843
NPG D7807
published by The London Missionary Society
glass magic lantern slide, circa 1900
NPG D18382
Related People
- Mary Livingstone (née Moffat) (daughter)
- Howard Unwin Moffat (grandson)
- Mary Moffat (née Smith) (wife)
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