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Canvas Print : The Kanaka Labour Question In Queensland: Islanders Returning To Their Native Country After Having Served Their Time
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The Kanaka Labour Question In Queensland: Islanders Returning To Their Native Country After Having Served Their Time
The Kanaka Labour Question In Queensland: Islanders Returning To Their Native Country After Having Served Their Time, Australia, 1892 Engraving
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Media ID 9705113
© Universal History Archive
1892 Engraving Australia Country Labour Native Queensland Question Returning Served Time 19th Century Engraving Having Islanders Kanaka
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring historical depth to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating image, titled "The Kanaka Labour Question In Queensland: Islanders Returning To Their Native Country After Having Served Their Time," is a powerful 1892 engraving by UIG (000143). Depicting a poignant moment in Australian history, this print is a must-have for those who appreciate the richness of our past. Order now and add a touch of history to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
This vintage engraving, titled "The Kanaka Labour Question In Queensland: Islanders Returning To Their Native Country After Having Served Their Time" captures a poignant moment in Australian history. Created in 1892, this nineteenth-century engraving showcases the illustrative technique and artistic style of that era. In this evocative image, we see a group of islanders from Queensland making their way back to their native country after completing their labor contracts. The engraver skillfully portrays the weariness on their faces as they carry with them the weight of their experiences working in Australia's labor force. This artwork sheds light on an important historical issue known as the "Kanaka Labour Question". During this time period, many Pacific Islanders were brought to Queensland as indentured laborers under controversial circumstances. This engraving serves as a visual representation of these individuals' journey back home after fulfilling their contractual obligations. Through its retro-styled composition and attention to detail, this historic art piece offers us a glimpse into the cultural dynamics and social challenges faced by both settlers and indigenous communities during Australia's colonial past. It invites viewers to reflect upon the complex interplay between migration, labor exploitation, and questions of identity within Victorian society. As we contemplate this engraved image from over a century ago, it reminds us of our responsibility to learn from history while striving for greater understanding and inclusivity in our present-day society.
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