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La Mort De Burke En Australie (engraving)
2783266 La Mort De Burke En Australie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mort De Burke En Australie. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 2 November 1879.); © Look and Learn
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Burke And Wills Excitement Exciting Exhausted Exhaustion Explorers Outback Robert O Hara Burke Robert Ohara Burke Suffering Thirst Thirsty Voyages William John Wills Deaths Dying Mortality Passed Away
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This print titled "La Mort De Burke En Australie" transports us back to the 19th century, immersing us in an exciting and treacherous expedition through the Australian outback. The engraving, created by French School artists, captures a dramatic moment from the ill-fated journey of explorers Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills. In this scene, exhaustion and thirst are palpable as we witness the suffering of these brave adventurers. Their faces tell a story of both excitement and desperation as they push themselves to their limits in search of new discoveries. The vastness of Australia's landscape looms behind them, emphasizing the magnitude of their voyage. Tragically, this image also serves as a reminder of mortality. As we gaze upon this print, we cannot help but feel a sense of foreboding for Burke and Wills' fate. It is here that they met their untimely demise - lost in an unforgiving land that had captured their spirits. The artist skillfully conveys both the physical toll on these explorers and the emotional weight carried throughout their journey. This artwork serves as a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity while simultaneously highlighting our vulnerability to nature's forces. As viewers, we are transported into history itself - witnessing firsthand the triumphs and tragedies experienced by those who dared to venture into uncharted territories.
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