Sir Samuel White Baker
(1821-1893), Traveller and sportsmanSitter in 12 portraits
An enthusiastic big game hunter and adventurer, Baker turned to Africa and the problem of the Nile's source in 1861. Travelling with his wife Florence up the Nile and across country, Baker reached a large lake in March 1864, which he named the Albert N'yanza, and claimed as the true source of the Nile. Now called Lake Albert, it was later established as only a secondary source. Baker's achievements were celebrated on his return to Britain, and his highly entertaining account of his travels, The Albert N'yanza (1866), proved immensely popular.
by Henry Joseph Whitlock
albumen carte-de-visite, mid 1860s-early 1870s
NPG Ax18286
by Henry Joseph Whitlock
albumen carte-de-visite, mid 1860s-early 1870s
NPG x45216
by Maull & Co
albumen carte-de-visite, mid-late 1860s
NPG x8353
by Maull & Co
albumen carte-de-visite, 1863
NPG x157
by Maull & Co
albumen carte-de-visite, 1863
NPG x369
by United Association of Photography Limited
wothlytype carte-de-visite, 1864-1867
NPG x160
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company, after United Association of Photography Limited
albumen carte-de-visite, (circa 1864-1867)
NPG x46614
by United Association of Photography Limited
wothlytype carte-de-visite, 1864-1867
NPG x68858
by Lock & Whitfield, published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
woodburytype, published 1880
NPG Ax17592
by Lock & Whitfield, published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
woodburytype, published 1880
NPG x159
by York & Son, after Unknown photographer
glass lantern slide, 1890s (before 1893)
NPG x3629
by Unknown photographer
albumen print
NPG Ax27706
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