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Britannia and Australia by George Halse c. 1865
Albumen print | 27.3 x 19.2 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2923328
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Photograph of the sculpture of Britanni and Australia by George Halse (1826-1895). The work was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1865. The sculpture depicts Britannia who, standing on the right, pulls a covering from Australia, represented as a young girl. The title of the piece, 'Advance Australia', is inscribed on the roundel supporting the two figures. Behind Australia can just be seen the figure of a Kangaroo.
Provenance
From an album containing photographs collected by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
27.3 x 19.2 cm (image) (image)
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