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Christmas in Australia, stopping the Train to go to a Christmas Party (engraving)
1596359 Christmas in Australia, stopping the Train to go to a Christmas Party (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in Australia, stopping the Train to go to a Christmas Party. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 December 1889.
T Walter Wilson); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 25212910
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of exotic charm to your holiday greetings with our Media Storehouse Christmas card featuring the enchanting image, "Christmas in Australia, stopping the Train to go to a Christmas Party," by Thomas Walter Wilson from Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection. This beautifully detailed engraving captures the spirit of the Australian Christmas tradition, where friends and family gather to celebrate the festive season by the tracks, waiting for the train to take them to their merry party. Add a personal touch to your card with a heartfelt message and share the joy of a unique Christmas experience.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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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In this engraving titled "Christmas in Australia, stopping the Train to go to a Christmas Party" artist Thomas Walter Wilson transports us back to the festive atmosphere of 19th-century Australia. The scene unfolds at a bustling railway station, where an old steam train has come to a halt amidst the excitement of Christmas celebrations. The image captures the essence of holiday cheer as passengers disembark from the train, their arms laden with luggage and gifts. Women dressed in elegant Victorian attire mingle with fellow travelers, eagerly anticipating the upcoming Christmas party. The air is filled with anticipation and joy as friends and family reunite for this special occasion. Wilson's attention to detail brings every element of this enchanting scene to life – from the billowing steam rising from the locomotive's chimney to the vibrant decorations adorning nearby buildings. Through his skilled craftsmanship, he invites us into a bygone era when rail travel was not just a means of transportation but also an integral part of communal festivities. This remarkable print, originally published in The Illustrated London News on December 21st, 1889, offers us a glimpse into both Australian history and traditional Christmas customs. It serves as a reminder that no matter where we are in the world or what time period we find ourselves in, celebrating together during this magical season remains timeless and universal.
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