The Snow Age of the Transvaal

1909

Humorous details & sketches of the “Great Fall”.
By Earl Robert

A rare, satirical record by the artist and cartoonist Earl Robert, capturing the unprecedented snowfall that hit Johannesburg and the Transvaal in August 1909.

The "Great Fall" was a significant historical event where the city, typically dry in winter, was buried under several inches of snow, leading to both chaos and celebration.

215mm x 170mm

R1,000