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Full Cry, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Full Cry, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry, 1850. Kangaroo-hunting:..the favourite colonial sport of Australia...the full chase, with its adventurous character across a half-cleared country; in which the flying leaps of the kangaroo are by no means exaggerated...'. Scene...from the Sketch-book of a Settler, who was so struck with the novelty of the chase, that he has attempted to portray a few of its oddities...These timid creatures, which we disturbed while they were feeding, immediately took to the desert; and many a famous chase we had after them, over gum bushes and the rough surface of the loose limestone rocks. It is an extraordinary sight to see so large an animal clearing the bushes, and springing high into the air with such astonishing agility...Our countrymen pursued it in New Holland with greyhounds, and the leaps which it took surprised those who beheld it clear obstacles seven or eight feet high'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This 19th-century print titled "Full Cry, 1850" captures the essence of kangaroo-hunting, described as the favorite colonial sport of Australia. The scene depicts a thrilling chase across a half-cleared country, showcasing the adventurous character of this unique pastime.
The unknown creator of this engraving from the Illustrated London News in 1850 sought to portray the oddities and excitement of kangaroo hunting. The timid creatures are disturbed while feeding and take off into the desert, leading to many famous chases over gum bushes and rough limestone rocks.
The image highlights the astonishing agility of kangaroos as they leap high into the air to evade their pursuers. Greyhounds were used by British colonists in New Holland (Australia) for these hunts, with observers amazed at how these large animals could clear obstacles seven or eight feet high.
This black-and-white print not only showcases the dramatic nature of kangaroo hunting but also raises questions about animal cruelty and deforestation during colonial times. It provides a glimpse into a bygone era when such activities were considered entertainment for settlers in Australia.
Overall, this historical artwork offers a fascinating insight into colonial life and attitudes towards wildlife in 19th-century Australia.
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