Australia 1872 : how Bernhard Holtermann turned gold into a unique photographic treasure
Hein, Christoph2020
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Bernhard Otto Holtermann emigrated from Hamburg to Australia in 1858 as a destitute young man, where, in 1872, he unearthed the largest lump of gold in the world. Holtermann shared his newfound wealth with his adopted home. As he traveled through the settlements, he had the poverty-stricken life documented in spectacular images by a team of photographers and assistants, and promoted Australia to the world. More than 150 of these impressive photos have now been published, most for the first time, in this bilingual edition and are thus immortalized for eternity. Over more than 200 pages, the spectacular story of the German emigrant and his lucky discovery is told, with the images commissioned by him now available for the general public. Holtermann's photos impressively document the drudgery of the gold mines and life in Australia during the 19th century. Several modern-day photos and representations of how contemporary artists interpret his work have been included in this volume. Thanks to this book, Bernhard Holtermann's legacy has been given the distinction it deserves for the first time. Text in English and German.
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Cologne, Germany : Emons Verlag, 2020.©2020.
Collation:
239 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
Notes:
How a lump of gold went down in photographic history -- Previously unpublished UNESCO World Heritage-listed photos-- More than 150 impressive photos.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9783740808419 (hardback)
Dewey class:
994.4031
Language:
English
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Subject:
Holtermann, Bernard Otto, 1838-1885 -- Photograph collectionsHoltermann, Bernard Otto, 1838-1885 -- BiographyGold mines and mining -- New South Wales -- History -- 19th centuryGermans -- Australia -- BiographyPhotograph collections -- Australia -- Pictorial worksGold miners -- Australia -- BiographyGold mines and mining -- Australia -- 19th century -- Pictorial worksImmigrants -- AustraliaGold mines and mining -- New South Wales -- Hill End Region -- HistoryGold mines and mining -- New South Wales -- Gulgong -- HistoryAustralia -- Gold discoveries -- Social aspects -- Pictorial worksAustralia -- History -- 1851-1891
BRN:
383049
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 994.4031 AUS | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 994.4031 AUS | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 994.4031 AUS | Available |