Aboriginal family group 1886

"Aboriginal Family Group" is a watercolor painting by Australian artist Julian Ashton, completed in 1886. The painting depicts a family of three Aboriginal Australians, a man holding a young child, and a woman seated behind him. The family is depicted in front of a makeshift shelter, possibly a tent. The painting is a realist representation of Indigenous life in Australia, highlighting the challenges faced by Aboriginal people in the late 19th century. Ashton, known for his portraiture and landscapes, captures the dignity of the subjects and their resilience in the face of adversity. This painting is a valuable visual record of Australian history and the lives of Indigenous people during this period.