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The Australian Twin Steamer "Bunyip"

1860

About the Item

Oil on artist board, 19th century. No signature found, but done by a talented hand with a beautiful luminous quality. Label on reverse The Australian Twin Steamer 'Bunyip', 1860. The bunyip is a creature from the aboriginal mythology of southeastern Australia, said to lurk in swamps, billabongs, creeks, riverbeds, and waterholes. This steam ship perished in a fire in 1863.
  • Creation Year:
    1860
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Wiscasett, ME
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU506313109512

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