An emigrant's thoughts of home
1859
Medium
oil on cardboard
Measurements
60.7 × 47.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the National Gallery Women's Association, 1974
Gallery location
Gallery 5
Level 2, NGV Australia
About this work
Immigration underlies the European history of Australia. Between 1815 and 1840, more than 58,000 people, predominately from the British Isles, came to Australia in search of a better life. Women migrants were also assisted to curb a gender imbalance in the colonies, to work as domestic servants and to foster marriages and childbirth.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
inscribed in red paint l.l.: M.Claxton. / 1859
Accession Number
A8-1974
Department
Australian Painting
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Subjects (general)
Emotions and Mental States Marines and Seascapes
Subjects (specific)
aprons (protective wear) boats emigrants headscarves immigration oceans seas women (female humans)
Frame
Original, maker unknown, surface not original
Colourmen
Colourman
ROBERSON
Location of stamp
Centre reverse of board
Transcript
PREPARED BY/CHARLES ROBERSON/99 LONG ACRE LONDON
Medium
Ink stamp
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