This photograph
shows not only a mother and child from the aboriginal community, but also
highlights King’s style; in terms of taking his photographs in an outdoor
setting, as well as recognizing the significance of treasuring family portraits
and records of material culture. This image also portrays the establishment of
the British Colony, which show through the way that both subjects are dressed
(in comparison to the traditional aboriginal custom etc.). The background also
supports this suggestion, as they seem to be standing not behind a
house/backyard etc; but standing in their natural and traditional environment,
which encourages you to compere.
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Aboriginal woman holding child, three-quarter-length, full face
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Date(s) of creation: [1933] Photograph printed
in 1933 from original negatives taken by Henry King in the 1890's.
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Photograph: 21.6 x 16.6 cm.
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Reproduction rights owned by the State Library of Victoria
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Accession No: H20918/29
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Image No: a15093
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