UCT Photography Collection · Underexposed Photographic Exhibition

Woman smoking a pipe, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A woman smokes a pipe outside in a rural village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Man wearing traditional headdress, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A portrait of a man wearing a traditional headdress in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Woman performing, Langa, South Africa

A woman performs surrounded by a clapping crowd in Langa, South Africa. Fischer took numerous photographs in Langa in the late 1930s alongside her then-husband, Bernhard Herzberg, while he worked to help mobilize black workers.

Man beating a drum on a road leading toward Cape Town, South Africa

A man, dressed in traditional clothing, beats a drum on a road leading toward Cape Town, South Africa. Photographs of this same performer from different angles show Table Mountain and Devil's Peak in the distance.

Two men and a boy wrapped in blankets, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

Two men and a boy, wrapped in blankets and wearing traditional accessories, stand in an open plain, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Elder man, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

An elderly man poses for a portrait in the Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa. In the background a traditional Xhosa structure can be seen.

Man sitting in a doorway smoking a pipe, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A man sits in a doorway smoking a pipe, Transkei or Ciskei South Africa.

Portrait of a man smiling, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A portrait of an older man wearing a hat and smiling, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Young man looking through a window, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A young man, wearing a cocked hat and smart shirt, rests his crossed arms on the window sill and looks out from a building in the Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Woman in traditional dress, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A woman dressed in traditional clothing poses for a portrait, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Herding cows, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

Men herding cows accross a field, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Elderly farm worker, Genadendal, South Africa

An elderly farm labourer works the land with a spade in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Men dressed in traditional clothing, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

Men dressed in traditional attire stand in a landscape holding spears, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Elderly man dressed in a large cloak, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

An older man, dressed in a large black cloak, holds a hat in his hands, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Woman carrying a baby, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

An woman carries a baby on her back, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Woman carrying a load, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A woman walks through an open field carrying a heavy load, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Woman kissing a baby, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A woman holds and kisses a baby on the lips, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Man carrying a trunk along a road, South Africa

A man walks down a road in South Africa, carrying a trunk on his shoulder.

Woman with a child on her back, carrying water, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

A woman carries a bucket of water with a baby on her back, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Women and children, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

Women sit outdoors with their children, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

Man's shoes, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa

The shoes of a man, Transkei or Ciskei, South Africa.

A woman holding a baby, South Africa

Portrait of a woman holding a baby, South Africa.This is one of a larger series of photographs that Anne Fischer made of this same woman.

Elderly woman carrying a sack, Genadendal, South Africa

An elderly woman carries a sack on a farm in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited this particular image at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947. Beneath the photograph in her exhibition she included the text (in quotes): "I was sick and old so I had to come home."

Elderly woman's hands crossed in her lap, Genadendal, South Africa

The hands of an elderly woman crossed on her lap. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited several portraits of this woman (believed to be Rhoda Bailey, née Haas), including an image of her hands, at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947.

Woman with children, Genadendal, South Africa

A woman sits on a chair holding a baby with a young girl by her side, Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited this and one other photograph of this now unidentified woman at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947.

Farm labourer working the land, Genadendal, South Africa

A farm labourer works in a field on a farm in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited this photograph at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947. Above the print in her exhibition she include the text (in quotes): "I paid ₤12 to sow on community land."

Man standing at the entrance to an underground cellar, Genadendal, South Africa

A man dressed in formal clothing stands at the entrance of an underground cellar in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of a farm labourer, Genadendal, South Africa

Portrait of a farm labourer in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of a farm labourer, Genadendal, South Africa

Portrait of a farm labourer in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited this photograph at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947. Beneath the print in her exhibition she included the text (in quotes): "The farmer pays me 2/6 a day."

Two men walking with backpacks, Genadendal, South Africa

Two men walking with backpacks along a gravel road in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited this photograph at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947. Beneath the print in her exhibition she included the text (in quotes): "At harvest time we get 4/- a day and three tots of wine."

Portrait of a woman wearing an apron, Genadendal, South Africa

A woman, wearing an apron, stands at a fence with clean laundry in Genadendal, South Africa This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of an elderly woman, Genadendal, South Africa

Portrait of an elderly woman with white hair wearing crooked spectacles, Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited several portraits of this woman (believed to be Rhoda Bailey, née Haas), including an image of her hands, at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947.

Elderly woman sitting on a bench, Genadendal, South Africa

An elderly woman sits on a bench in Genadendal, South Africa.This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of a farm worker, Genadendal, South Africa

Portrait of a farm worker standing outside a thatched building, Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited two portraits of this now unidentified man at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947.

Elderly man smoking his pipe, Genadendal, South Africa

An elderly man smokes his pipe at leisure in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited this photograph at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947.

Portrait of a woman, Genadendal, South Africa

Portrait of an older woman, Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of a young girl, Genadendal, South Africa

Portrait of a young girl from Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited a different image of this now unidentified young girl at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947.

Portrait of a man, South Africa

Portrait of an unidentified man, South Africa.

Portrait of a child, Genadendal, South Africa

A young child poses for a portrait, Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of a young boy, Genadendal, South Africa

A portrait of a young boy from the community of Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of Ai-Ben, Genadendal, South Africa

An elderly woman (identified as Ai-Ben) sits at a table in her home in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited this and six other photographs of Ai-Ben at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947. Beneath this particular image in her exhibition, Fischer included the text (in quotes): "I get 30/- a month pension."

Portrait of Ai-Ben, Genadendal, South Africa

Portrait of an elderly woman (identified as Ai-Ben) sitting in a doorway in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published. Fischer printed and exhibited this and six other photographs of Ai-Ben at the Argus Gallery in Cape Town in late 1947. Beneath this particular image in her exhibition, Fischer included the text (in quotes): "Do you know, I can hardly see." In the longer monologues originally intended to be included in Fischer and Taylor's photobook this quote reads: "I worked all my life for the Witmense [white people]. They give me 30/- a month pension. Do you know, I can hardly see?"

Man standing in yard, Genadendal, South Africa

An elderly man stands in a yard outside a thatched building in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Elderly person, seated outside, Genadendal, South Africa

An elderly person, possibly a farm worker, sits on the floor with a newspaper, Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of a young boy in formal dress, South Africa

A young boy wearing formal clothing poses for a portrait, South Africa.

Two children standing in a doorway, Genadendal, South Africa

Two young children stand in the doorway of their home in Genadendal, South Africa. This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

Portrait of an unidentified man, Genadendal, South Africa

Portrait of an unidentified man from Genadendal, South Africa.This photograph is part of a larger series of images Anne Fischer made for a photobook she intended to publish with Dora Taylor. Their project was tentatively titled, Vale of Grace, and was ultimately never published.

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