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AUSTRALIA: CONVICTS, 1827. A chain gang at work in Australia. Watercolor, 1827
AUSTRALIA: CONVICTS, 1827.
A chain gang at work in Australia. Watercolor, 1827
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Media ID 12416608
1827 Australia Australian Chain Gang Colonial Convict Guard Prison Prisoner Punishment Watercolor
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Australia: Convicts, 1827 poster print. This historical masterpiece, created in 1827, depicts a chain gang at work in Australia. The intricate watercolor artistry of 140_1693053 from Granger Art on Demand brings to life the harsh realities of Australia's convict past. Add this evocative piece to your wall for a thought-provoking conversation starter and a beautiful addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection.
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 54.9cm x 42cm (21.6" 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.
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This watercolor print titled "Australia: Convicts, 1827" takes us back to the early colonial days of Australia. The image depicts a chain gang hard at work under the watchful eye of a guard. The fine art piece, created in 1827, offers a glimpse into the harsh reality faced by prisoners during this time. The scene showcases an exterior setting with men dressed in convict attire, their faces etched with exhaustion and hardship. Each prisoner is connected to another by heavy chains, symbolizing their loss of freedom and constant reminder of their punishment. A soldier stands tall nearby, ensuring order and discipline within the group. The artist's use of watercolor adds depth and texture to the painting, capturing both the vibrant colors of nature surrounding them and the somber mood that permeates throughout. This artwork serves as a historical document shedding light on Australia's convict past while also serving as a testament to human resilience in challenging circumstances. As we gaze upon this powerful image from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are reminded of the struggles endured by those who came before us and how far society has progressed since then. It prompts reflection on themes such as justice, rehabilitation, and societal transformation – making it not just an exquisite piece but also an important conversation starter about our shared history.
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