Looking-into-Leichhardt_catalogue_Oct2013_Gannon+friends

XII TERRA NUMEROUS September 1845

Moving north early in September 1845 over what is today’s McArthur River, the expeditioners were constantly in want of food, shade and clothes. In marked contrast, the numerous local aboriginals were healthy and comfortable in that coastal tropical environment. Leichhardt noted “…they were all well made, good looking men…and one young man, whose body was coloured red, was even handsome…”

80 x 120 cm oil on board 2013

Leichhardt's 1844-45 route

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