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Convict Ship
circa 1870: Convicts on a ship bound for Botany Bay, Australia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Unveiling the Splendour of Australia through Exquisite Artwork
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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Transport yourself back in time with our stunning Canvas Print of 'Convict Ship' by Hulton Archive. This captivating image, taken circa 1870, depicts convicts on a ship bound for Botany Bay, Australia. Each Canvas Print from Media Storehouse is meticulously printed on high-quality canvas and coated with a protective UV varnish to ensure vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Bring the history of Australia into your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing piece of art."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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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