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Portrait of one of two aboriginal boys brought to England
Portrait of one of two aboriginal boys brought to England, and to meet Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, by Mr Eyre, the Australian traveller. Date: 1846
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1846 Aboriginal Aborigines Australian Eyre Jul20
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This evocative portrait captures the moment when one of two Aboriginal boys from Australia met Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Buckingham Palace in 1846. The boys, likely brought to England by the Australian traveller, Mr. Eyre, are shown in stark contrast to their regal surroundings. Dressed in simple loincloths and adorned with body paint, they stand before the monarch and her consort, both of whom are resplendent in their Western attire. The boys' expressions are a mix of curiosity and apprehension, as they gaze upon the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the British court. Their dark, expressive eyes convey a deep sense of wonder and intrigue, while their bare feet and unkempt hair mark them as outsiders in this foreign land. The encounter between the Aboriginal boys and the royal family was a significant moment in the history of Anglo-Australian relations. It represents an early instance of cultural exchange between Indigenous Australians and the British, and underscores the complex and often fraught relationship between the two groups. The portrait offers a poignant reminder of the profound impact that European exploration and colonization had on Indigenous peoples around the world. It also serves as a testament to the enduring power of human connection, despite the vast cultural divides that separated these two boys from their royal visitors.
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