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Poster Print : Captain Cook Landing in Australia, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson
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Captain Cook Landing in Australia, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson
Captain Cook Landing in Australia, 1912. Captain Cook (1728-1779) in naval uniform landing at Botany Bay on Sunday 29 April 1770. Cook made three voyages of discovery. On the first he observed the transit of Venus and charted the coasts of New Zealand and eastern Australia, claiming them for Britain, and on the second he explored the Southern Ocean. The main objective of his last voyage was to find a northern sea passage between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. He was killed when a fight broke out with natives in Hawaii.From More About The Empire by Alice Talwin Morris. [Blackie and Son Limited, London, Glasgow and Bombay, 1912]. (Colorised black and white print)
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Alice Talwin Alice Talwin Morris Arm Raised Arrival Arriving Australia Blackie Blackie And Son Blackie Son Blackie Son Ltd Botany Bay British Flag Captain Captain Cook Captain James Captain James Cook Charles Robinson Claiming Colorised Colourised Cook Discovery Exploration Imperialism James Cook Land More About The Empire Morris Naval Naval Uniform New South Wales Robinson Sailor Sailors British Empire Naval Warfare
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Captain Cook Poster Print from Media Storehouse's Heritage Images collection. This exquisite piece of art, painted by Charles Robinson in 1912, depicts the legendary explorer Captain James Cook (1728-1779) in his naval uniform, making his historic landing at Botany Bay on April 29, 1770. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Australia's discovery with this stunning and authentic reproduction. Perfect for history enthusiasts, classrooms, or as a conversation starter in your home or office.
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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 Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 photo print, titled "Captain Cook Landing in Australia, 1912" depicts the historic moment when Captain James Cook arrived at Botany Bay on April 29th, 1770. Renowned artist Charles Robinson skillfully colorized this image, bringing to life the significant event that marked the beginning of British exploration and colonization in Australia. In his naval uniform, Captain Cook stands tall as he steps onto Australian soil, surrounded by a vast sea and a group of curious onlookers. This iconic figure made three remarkable voyages of discovery during his lifetime. His first voyage involved observing the transit of Venus and mapping New Zealand's coasts along with eastern Australia, claiming these lands for Britain. Cook's second expedition focused on exploring the Southern Ocean while searching for new territories. However, it was during his final journey that tragedy struck; he lost his life in a skirmish with natives in Hawaii. The presence of flags symbolizes Britain's imperial ambitions and its desire to expand its influence across distant shores. With an arm raised in gesture, Captain Cook embodies both courage and curiosity as he sets foot on this unknown land. This beautifully colorized print not only captures a pivotal moment in history but also serves as a reminder of the bravery exhibited by explorers like Captain James Cook who paved the way for future discoveries and shaped our understanding of geography and cultures around the world.
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