'Australian exploration, an expedition on the march', 1874

'Australian exploration, an expedition on the march', 1874

Description

This is a black-and-white print that depicts the ill-fated expedition, led by explorer Peter Egerton Warburton, which attempted to cross central Australia in 1873. The print shows expedition members astride camels with Warburton in the lead and an Aboriginal guide on foot in the desert. The print, which measures 35.5 cm x 52.8 cm, appeared in the 'Australasian Sketcher' in 1874.

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