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Burke and Wills expedition
" Vintage engraving from 1862 showing explorers arriving at the depot camp at Coopers Creek, Australia. In 1860aa61, Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north. But owing to poor leadership and bad luck, both of the expeditions leaders died on the return journey. Altogether, seven men lost their lives, and only one man, John King, crossed the continent with the expedition and returned alive to Melbourne."
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duncan1890
180746202
Media ID 24094017
© duncan1890
1860 1869 19th Century Style Adventure Animal Antique Australian Culture Australian Ethnicity Camel Confusion Despair Engraved Image Exploration Explorer History Illustration And Painting Image Created 1860 1869 Image Created 19th Century Land Lost Male Natural Land State Natural Phenomenon Nostalgia Obsolete Oceania Old Fashioned Outback Past People Retro Revival Styles The Natural World Traditional Culture Vertebrate Victorian Style Camel Family Hoofed Mammal Misadventure
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Burke and Wills Expedition Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, taken from the Australian Views series by duncan1890, is an engraving from 1862. Witness the moment of triumph as explorers Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills arrive at the depot camp at Coopers Creek, Australia. Add this historical piece to your decor and transport yourself back to the early days of Australian exploration.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage engraving from 1862 captures the historic Burke and Wills expedition, a tale of adventure and misfortune in the Australian outback. Led by Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills, this ambitious journey aimed to traverse Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. However, plagued by poor leadership and ill luck, both leaders perished on their return journey. In this image, we witness explorers arriving at the depot camp at Coopers Creek. The men's weary faces reveal the hardships they have endured throughout their treacherous expedition. A sense of confusion and despair hangs in the air as they grapple with their dire circumstances. The illustration transports us back to a bygone era - a time when exploration was filled with danger and uncertainty. Its Victorian style evokes nostalgia for an age long past, reminding us of our rich history. Amongst these brave adventurers stands one survivor: John King. He alone managed to cross the continent with the expedition before returning alive to Melbourne. His resilience amidst such adversity is truly remarkable. This print serves as a poignant reminder of human determination in face of overwhelming odds. It encapsulates not only an important chapter in Australian culture but also celebrates the spirit of exploration that has shaped our understanding of this vast land down under.
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