Richard Lemon Lander
(1804-1834), Explored the course of the NigerEarly Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 3 portraits
The son of a Truro innkeeper, Lander's explorations began as an assistant to the Scottish explorer Hugh Clapperton, on an expedition to Western Africa in 1825. After Clapperton's death near Sokoto, Lander proceeded southeast to Kano and then returned to the coast. He returned to Western Africa in 1830, accompanied by his brother John. They landed at Badagri and followed the lower Niger River from Bussa to the sea. After exploring about 160 kilometres of the Niger River, they returned to explore the Benue River and Niger Delta before travelling back to England. On a trading expedition up the Niger in 1832, Lander was wounded by tribesmen attacking his canoe, and he died soon thereafter.
by William Brockedon
black chalk, 1831
NPG 2515(47)
by William Brockedon
oil on canvas, circa 1835
NPG 2442
by Charles Turner, published by Colnaghi, Son & Co, after William Brockedon
mezzotint, published 13 July 1835 (circa 1835)
NPG D19755
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