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Kangaroo hunting in the scrub [B 15276/19] • Photograph

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Summary

Plate 19: Kangaroo hunting near Port Lincoln. Albert Peak in the distance. Part of the text accompanying the illustration reads 'The subject of the accompanying sketch is a kangaroo hunt in the Scrub in which I took part, near the marble range, about thirty miles westward of Port Lincoln; the hills beyond are called Albert's Range, and the conical summit is known as Albert's Peak'.

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Physical description

Artwork (lithograph); 23.2 cm x 32.1 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1846

Artist

Angas, George French

Collection

Part of General Collection

Subject

Illustrations -- South Australia 1836-1851
Kangaroo hunting -- South Australia

Catalogue record

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General notes

This is one of 60 coloured lithographs found in the 1847 edition of 'South Australia Illustrated' by colonial artist George French Angas, together with a descriptive passage for each. The lithograph was created by J.W. Giles from Angas' original painting. The date assigned is assumed to be approximately when the lithographs were created; the original paintings were done in earlier years.

This image has been copied from th19th century publication 'South Australia Illustrated'. By searching the catalogue for 'South Australia Illustrated' you will be able to view the entire book online.

Digitisation information

Date

29/05/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

4,095 x 3,446 pixels (14.1 MP)

Size

42.37 MB

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