Poster Print : Kangaroo Hunt in Western Australia, 1857. Creator: Unknown

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Kangaroo Hunt in Western Australia, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Kangaroo Hunt in Western Australia, 1857. This exhilarating sport commences before sunrise, and the sense of freedom and enjoyment which one experiences, mounted on a good horse, in the early freshness of an Australian morning, on the boundless plains gemmed with the richest flowers, must be felt to be appreciated. The kangaroos, tall as grenadiers, with heads like rabbits, and tails like bedposts, afford an unlimited quantity of hard galloping; and as they are not bad to eat and are destructive to the farmers crops their rapid extinction is inevitable'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

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20x30 inch Poster Print

Experience the thrill of the past with our vintage Kangaroo Hunt poster print from Media Storehouse. Transport yourself back to Western Australia, 1857, as hunters embark on an exhilarating pre-dawn adventure. Mounted on horseback, they set out to capture the sense of freedom and enjoyment that comes with this historic pursuit. This captivating, unknown creation from Heritage Images brings the excitement of the hunt to your home or office, adding a touch of history and adventure to your space.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.

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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled 'Kangaroo Hunt in Western Australia, 1857', transports us back in time to an era of adventure and excitement in the vast Australian outback. The scene unfolds before sunrise, with horsemen dressed in their finest attire, ready to embark on an exhilarating hunt. The sense of freedom and enjoyment experienced while riding on a sturdy horse amidst the early morning freshness and the richly flowered plains of Western Australia is indescribable. The kangaroos, towering tall like grenadiers, with heads resembling rabbits and tails as long as bedposts, offer an endless supply of hard galloping. The thrill of the chase, coupled with the fact that they are not only a delicious source of food but also destructive to farmers' crops, makes their rapid extinction inevitable. This image, published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1857, captures the essence of the bush, showcasing the rustic charm of rural life in Western Australia. The wood engraving, created by an unknown artist, provides a glimpse into the regionalism of the 19th century, highlighting the unique wildlife and the sporting traditions of the time. The image, reminiscent of the era's newspapers, offers a fascinating insight into the past, inviting us to appreciate the history and culture of a bygone era.

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