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Military Settler
A former British soldier and his family at their home at Taranaki in the west of New Zealands North Island, circa 1860. Many British soldiers came to the country to fight the Maoris in the New Zealand Wars and later settled as farmers. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11797596
© 2007 Getty Images
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image from the Hulton Archive at Fine Art Storehouse. Witness the resilience and determination of a former British soldier and his family, as they make a new home for themselves in the beautiful yet challenging landscape of Taranaki, New Zealand, circa 1860. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only visually striking but also durable, with a vibrant and long-lasting finish that adds depth and texture to your favorite images. Elevate your home or office decor with this unique and thought-provoking piece of historical art.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1860 in Taranaki, a region located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The image showcases a military settler, accompanied by his family, standing proudly outside their humble abode. The man in the photograph is a former British soldier who arrived in New Zealand during the tumultuous period known as the New Zealand Wars. These conflicts saw many British soldiers fighting against the indigenous Maori people. However, after their service ended, some soldiers chose to remain in this beautiful land and embrace new opportunities. This particular soldier-turned-farmer can be seen holding a bucket, symbolizing his transition from warfare to agriculture. He stands alongside his wife and child, representing the establishment of a new life for themselves amidst unfamiliar surroundings. The image captures not only their resilience but also highlights an important chapter in New Zealand's history - colonization. It serves as a reminder that while conflict may have brought these settlers to this distant land initially, it was ultimately their determination and perseverance that allowed them to build thriving communities. Through this powerful photograph preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we gain insight into one family's journey from being warriors on foreign soil to becoming pioneers of agriculture and forestry in their adopted homeland – forever shaping the cultural fabric of modern-day Aotearoa (New Zealand).
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