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Australian aboriginal with a shield used as
Australian aboriginal with a shield used as percussion instrument during a corroboree dance. Musician of New Holland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R. Ackermann, London, 1824
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Aboriginal Asiatic Australian Body Frederic Holland Instrument Musician Paint Percussion Shield Shoberl Corroboree
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Australia with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image features an Australian Aboriginal man skillfully using a shield as a percussion instrument during a Corroboree dance. Sourced from Frederic Shoberl's "The World in Miniature" collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, this hand-coloured copperplate engraving showcases the beauty and tradition of Aboriginal music and dance. Bring history and art into your home with this stunning, rights-managed print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.1cm x 39.6cm (9.5" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled "Australian Aboriginal. Musician of New Holland," depicts an Aboriginal man from Australia engaging in a corroboree dance while using his shield as a percussion instrument. The corroboree is an essential part of Aboriginal culture, a communal gathering where stories are shared through song, dance, and music. The man in the image wears intricate body paint, a traditional adornment used for various ceremonial occasions. His shield, a vital tool for protection during battles and hunts, has been repurposed as a percussive instrument, adding a rhythmic element to the dance. The shield's design is adorned with geometric patterns, further highlighting the richness and complexity of Aboriginal art. The engraving is taken from Frederic Shoberl's publication, "The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland," published in London in 1824 by R. Ackermann. Shoberl's collection aimed to showcase the diverse cultures and peoples of the world, and this image offers a fascinating glimpse into the musical and artistic practices of the Aboriginal people of South Wales, Australia. The intricate details of the engraving, from the man's body paint to the patterns on his shield, bring the scene to life, transporting us to another time and place. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the enduring connection between music, dance, and culture, and the importance of preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of Indigenous communities around the world.
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