Poster Print : Emigrants Halt
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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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Media ID 4345350
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Camp Fire Cattle Emigrants Emigration Halt Lucky Plains Settlers Sheep Tonight Travelling Wagons
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring the historic American West into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the captivating image "Emigrants Halt" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative scene portrays settlers taking a well-deserved rest on the Great Plains, surrounded by their cattle and sheep. With a successful day of hunting behind them, they look forward to a hearty meal under the vast, open sky. Our high-quality poster prints are the perfect addition to any room, bringing a touch of the Old West's rugged charm and adventure right to your walls."
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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