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Elderly man (sundowner), Adelaide, South Australia
Elderly man (an itinerant worker, swagman or sundowner), Adelaide, South Australia. Date: 1900s
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Media ID 19707175
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
Adelaide Agriculture Australian Backpack Elderly Itinerant Tramp Vagabond Worker Sundowner
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Bring the timeless charm of the past into your home with our exquisite framed prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating photograph, "Elderly man (sundowner), Adelaide, South Australia," taken in the 1900s, showcases an itinerant worker or swagman, lost in thought as he watches the sun set over Adelaide. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available as a beautifully framed print. Preserve this piece of history and add a touch of nostalgia to your decor. Order now and relive the stories of yesteryears.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of itinerant life in rural South Australia during the early 1900s. The elderly man, dressed in tattered clothing and carrying a backpack and a tin can, is depicted as a 'sundowner' or 'swagman' - a term used to describe wandering workers in the agriculture industry who would travel from farm to farm in search of seasonal work. The man's weathered face and worn appearance suggest a life of hardship and long hours spent under the harsh Australian sun. His expression, however, conveys a sense of calm and contentment, perhaps a result of the simple pleasures he finds in the beauty of the natural world around him. The scene is set against the backdrop of a vast, golden landscape, with the sun beginning to set in the distance. The warm hues of the sun and the earth create a sense of tranquility and timelessness, highlighting the connection between the man and the land. Despite the challenges of his nomadic existence, the sundowner's resilience and determination to survive are evident in this poignant image. His presence serves as a reminder of the rich history of itinerant labor in Australia and the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to live a life on the road.
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