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Poster Print : The Return of Burke, Wills, and King to Coopers Creek, 1st March 1838 (steel engraving)
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The Return of Burke, Wills, and King to Coopers Creek, 1st March 1838 (steel engraving)
XJF137412 The Return of Burke, Wills, and King to Coopers Creek, 1st March 1838 (steel engraving) (b/w photo) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first to cross Australia from south to north; ); Australian, out of copyright
Media ID 12723178
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Camel Desert Pioneer Robert Ohara Burke William John Wills
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic steel engraving "The Return of Burke, Wills, and King to Coopers Creek, 1st March 1838." This captivating artwork, sourced from Bridgeman Art and exclusively available through Fine Art Finder, depicts the famous moment when explorers Robert O'Hara Burke, William John Wills, and William John King returned to their base camp after completing the first documented crossing of Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office to ignite conversation and transport you back in time. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and bring a piece of Australian history into your space.
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 55.2cm x 42cm (21.7" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
The Return of Burke, Wills, and King to Coopers Creek - A Testament to Courage and Tragedy
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment in Australian history - the return of explorers Robert O'Hara Burke, William John Wills, and their companion John King to Coopers Creek on 1st March 1838. The steel engraving beautifully depicts the harshness of the Australian outback as these brave pioneers completed their historic journey from south to north. The image showcases the resilience and determination of these explorers who faced unimaginable challenges during their expedition. With camels by their side, they traversed treacherous deserts and unforgiving terrains in pursuit of discovery. However, this triumphant return was marred by tragedy as both Burke and Wills lost their lives on the arduous journey back. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who pushed boundaries in search of knowledge. It is a testament to human spirit and adventure that continues to inspire generations today. As we gaze upon this black-and-white masterpiece from an anonymous 19th-century Australian artist, we are transported back in time - witnessing not only an exploration but also a story etched into our nation's collective memory. Let us remember these courageous souls for their indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to uncovering new frontiers.
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