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Convict Ship
circa 1870: Convicts on a ship bound for Botany Bay, Australia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Convict Ship
Media ID 9871353
1870 1879 Black Black And White Botany Bay Chain Consumerproduct Finance Group Human Role Males Nautical Vessel Prisoner Tied Up Transportation White Format Evacuation Prison Transport H
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our Convict Ship Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring this evocative image by Hulton Archive. Captured around 1870, this photograph transports you to a bygone era as you witness the determined faces of convicts aboard a ship en route to Botany Bay, Australia. Add historical charm to your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a captivating conversation starter and a reminder of Australia's rich history."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53cm (16.5" x 20.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 print takes us back to the year 1870, offering a glimpse into a significant chapter of Australia's history. The image showcases a group of convicts aboard a nautical vessel bound for Botany Bay, Australia. As we observe the prisoners on deck, their faces tell stories of hardship and resilience. The composition is strikingly powerful as it captures the essence of this historical moment. The chain that binds them symbolizes the loss of freedom these individuals endured, while also serving as a reminder of their crimes. Their expressions reveal mixed emotions - some resigned to their fate, others perhaps filled with hope for redemption in this new land. Transportation played an integral role in shaping Australian society during this era. This photo serves as evidence of how convicts were forcibly relocated from their homeland to serve out their sentences far away from familiar surroundings. The landscape surrounding them hints at the vastness and untamed beauty awaiting these men upon arrival in Botany Bay. It was here that they would face immense challenges but also find opportunities for rebirth and transformation. As we reflect on this image captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, it reminds us not only of Australia's convict past but also prompts contemplation about justice systems throughout history and our own roles within them.
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