Glass Frame : Survey Party / Australia
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Survey Party / Australia
Three aboriginal men look on in interest as three surveyors map out part of the Hampton Plains in Western Australia. Date: 1891
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Media ID 14291025
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1891 Aboriginal Bush Hampton Interest Notes Outback Plains Scrub Survey Surveying Surveyors Trunk
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures a pivotal moment in the exploration and mapping of Western Australia's Hampton Plains in 1891. Three intrepid surveyors, dressed in their formal attire and armed with surveying equipment, are meticulously measuring and mapping out the terrain. The trio of Aboriginal men, dressed in traditional clothing, observe the scene with keen interest, their eyes following the surveyors' every move. The survey party, a crucial aspect of scientific discovery and development, was essential for accurately recording the geographical features of the land. The surveyors' tools, including a theodolite, chains, and notebooks, are spread out on the tree trunk, ready for use. The bush and scrubland of the outback stretch out behind them, a vast expanse of untouched wilderness. This image offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of two distinct cultures - the European explorers and the Indigenous people of the land. The Aboriginal men's presence in the photograph underscores the importance of their knowledge and connection to the land, as well as the significance of their role as witnesses to the changing landscape. The surveyors' mission was part of a larger effort to understand and document the geography of Western Australia, paving the way for future settlement and development. This photograph stands as a testament to the spirit of scientific inquiry and the enduring relationship between the people of the land and those who seek to explore it.
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