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Australian types: The Sundowner (colour litho)
8630619 Australian types: The Sundowner (colour litho) by Fullwood, Albert Henry (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sundowner. This is the "tramp" type familiar in American papers as Weary Willie. He turns up at a station asking for food and a shakedown at sunset, and sometimes he gets both. Sometimes. for he and all his tribe are becoming common pests, he only gets the "order of the boot." Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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This print by Albert Henry Fullwood depicts an iconic Australian figure known as "The Sundowner." This character, similar to the American archetype of Weary Willie, is a wandering traveler who arrives at stations at sunset in search of food and shelter. The image captures the essence of this transient lifestyle, with the Sundowner portrayed against a backdrop of a setting sun.
The artist's use of color brings vibrancy to the scene, highlighting the contrast between light and dark as nightfall approaches. The warm tones evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era when such characters roamed the vast Australian landscape.
As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to early 20th-century Australia, where encounters with Sundowners were not uncommon. Their presence was both welcomed and feared by station owners, who sometimes provided assistance but often sent them on their way with nothing more than an "order of the boot."
Through this print, Fullwood captures not only the physical appearance of the Sundowner but also hints at the challenges faced by those living on society's fringes. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and reminds us to show compassion towards those less fortunate.
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