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Dampier examining a boomerang in Australia, illustration from Hutchinson
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Dampier examining a boomerang in Australia, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373535 Dampier examining a boomerang in Australia, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain William Dampier (1651-1715), pirate and hydrographer; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23547398
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Buccaneer Circumnavigation Piracy Privateer
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In this print, we are transported back in time to witness an intriguing moment of exploration. The image depicts Captain William Dampier, a renowned pirate turned hydrographer, examining a boomerang in the vast wilderness of Australia. Illustrated by Richard Caton Woodville II in 1923, this snapshot from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation captures the essence of adventure and discovery. Dampier's intense gaze is fixed upon the boomerang as he holds it delicately in his hands. His weathered face tells tales of countless voyages across uncharted waters and encounters with diverse cultures. With his expertise as a circumnavigator and privateer, Dampier was no stranger to danger or unfamiliar territories. The composition exudes an air of mystery and curiosity as we contemplate what thoughts may be running through Dampier's mind. What secrets does this ancient weapon hold? How will it shape our understanding of this enigmatic land? Woodville's lithographic technique adds depth to every line etched on paper, bringing life to each stroke that forms Dampier's figure against a backdrop reminiscent of untamed nature. This print serves as a testament to human resilience and relentless pursuit for knowledge during the seventeenth century. As we admire this historical artwork from Bridgeman Images' Private Collection, let us reflect on the audacity and determination displayed by explorers like Captain William Dampier who fearlessly ventured into unexplored realms for the sake of expanding our collective
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