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Canvas Print : At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown. At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown
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At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown. At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown
At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Kangaroo-hunting in Australia:a party of men and dogs have come up with the kangaroo - or, as it is called, are "sticking up a boomer"...The native name for the Kangaroo is "boomer" hence the boomerang...the dogs closed with him, and we came up as he stood at bay. He was a noble creature, and fought desperately with his fore-paws; a single kick with his hind-feet would have laid any one of the dogs dead. It was a cruel sight to see the poor beast struggling hard for life beneath the bright sky, in his own free deserts; his large and eloquent eyes filled with tears, and his head and shoulders covered with blood...In size it equals a sheep, some of the largest weighing 1401b.; and the flesh is represented by those who have tasted it as being a little like venison. The tail is said to make rich and savoury soup...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our At Bay - Sticking up a Boomer canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, taken in 1850, captures the essence of Australia's early history with an intriguing scene of kangaroo hunting. The unknown creator masterfully depicts a group of men and their dogs closing in on their quarry, creating a thrilling moment frozen in time. Bring this piece of history into your home and add a unique touch to your decor. Order your At Bay - Sticking up a Boomer canvas print today.
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an evocative photograph from 1850 captures the raw intensity of kangaroo hunting in colonial Australia. The image, of uncertain origin, depicts a group of men and their dogs surrounding a kangaroo that stands defiantly, its large, expressive eyes filled with fear and determination. The native name for the kangaroo is "boomer," and the boomerang is named after this powerful and elusive creature. In the scene, the dogs have cornered the kangaroo, and the hunters are closing in. The kangaroo, in a desperate attempt to defend itself, uses its powerful hind legs to kick out at the dogs, a move that could easily kill one of them. The hunters, armed with rifles, are poised to take their shot. The description of this event, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, paints a vivid picture of the encounter. The kangaroo is described as a noble creature, equal in size to a sheep, with some of the largest weighing 140 pounds. Its flesh is said to be delicious, with a taste reminiscent of venison, and its tail making rich and savory soup. Despite its size and strength, the kangaroo's plight is a cruel sight to behold. Struggling for life beneath the bright Australian sky, in its own free desert, the kangaroo's eyes brim with tears. The hunters, driven by the desire for food and sport, close in for the kill. The photograph captures a moment in time, frozen in history, that encapsulates the complex relationship between humans and the natural world in colonial Australia.
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