Poster Print : Events / Pacific / Cook
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Events / Pacific / Cook
He commemorates their landing in Botany Bay by inscribing a record on a tree
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1770 Commemorates Cook Landing Pacific Record Inscribing
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich history of exploration with our stunning "Events / Pacific / Cook" poster print from Mary Evans Picture Library, available in the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image depicts Captain James Cook as he makes a historic record of his landing in Botany Bay by inscribing a tree with an axe. Bring a piece of maritime history into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, perfect for inspiring wanderlust or decorating a themed room. Impeccably sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, our high-quality poster prints are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and intricate details. Order yours today and transport yourself to a time of adventure and discovery.
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the historic moment when Captain James Cook and his crew of the HMS Endeavour first set foot in Botany Bay, Australia, on April 19, 1770. Cook, a pioneering explorer of the Pacific Ocean, is depicted in the photograph inscribing a record on a tree with a quill pen. The tree, with its gnarled bark and lush foliage, stands as a testament to the passage of time and the significance of this pivotal moment in Australian history. The year was 1770, and Cook's expedition marked the first recorded European sighting of the eastern coast of Australia. Botany Bay, with its sheltered waters and abundant plant life, provided the perfect opportunity for Cook and his crew to explore and document the new land. Cook's journal entries from this time detail his observations of the local flora and fauna, as well as his interactions with the Indigenous people he encountered. The inscription on the tree, now long gone but immortalized in this photograph, serves as a reminder of Cook's groundbreaking exploration and the impact it had on the world's understanding of the vast Pacific and its many wonders. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the unknown was still a vast and exciting frontier, and the spirit of discovery was at its zenith.
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