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Emigrants Halt
Settlers travelling west halt on the Great Plains for the night with their cattle and sheep : they have been lucky with their hunting and will eat well tonight
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22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the stunning "Emigrants Halt" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us back in time to the Great Plains, where intrepid settlers have paused for the night with their cattle and sheep. The lucky hunters have provided an abundant supply of game, ensuring a hearty meal and restful evening. This evocative scene perfectly encapsulates the spirit of adventure and resilience that defined the western expansion of the 19th century. Add this beautiful framed print to your home or office to inspire a sense of history, exploration, and the human spirit.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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Emigrants Halt: A Moment of Respite on the Great Plains, 1870s This evocative image captures a moment of rest and reflection for a group of emigrants as they halt their westward journey on the vast and unforgiving Great Plains. The year is approximately 1870, and the settlers, having been fortunate in their hunting exploits, prepare for a hearty meal around a campfire. Their wagons and livestock – cattle and sheep – are arranged haphazardly around them, a testament to the transient nature of their existence on the open road. The scene is a poignant reminder of the arduous journey undertaken by thousands of emigrants during the 19th century, as they left their homes in search of new opportunities and a better life in the American West. The Great Plains, with its seemingly endless expanse of grasslands, presented both challenges and rewards for these intrepid travelers. The vast terrain offered ample opportunities for hunting, but also demanded a great deal of resilience and resourcefulness. The emigrants' luck in their hunting endeavors is evident in the abundance of meat piled high on the makeshift spits over the campfire. The warm glow of the fire not only provides comfort and sustenance but also serves as a beacon of hope and unity for the group. The shared experience of a successful hunt and the communal meal around the campfire would have strengthened the bonds between these travelers, who were all part of a larger narrative of westward expansion and the American frontier. This photograph, captured in the late 1800s, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the promise of a new life on the Great Plains was tempered by the harsh realities of the journey. The image stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dared to venture into the unknown, and the enduring allure of the American West.
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