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Fine Art 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
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1892 Engraving Australia Country Labour Native Queensland Question Returning Served Time 19th Century Engraving Having Islanders Kanaka
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of Australia's past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of "The Kanaka Labour Question In Queensland: Islanders Returning To Their Native Country After Having Served Their Time" by 000143 from Universal Images Group. This captivating 1892 engraving offers a poignant glimpse into Australia's past, showcasing the journey of Kanaka laborers as they return to their native lands after completing their service. Add this beautiful work of art to your collection and bring a piece of historical significance into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.5cm (21" x 13.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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