56 x 68 mm. Showing a seated head and shoulders portrait of the explorer. Around the perimeter of the print, is printed 'Professor Hall, Photo: Adelaide, Apr: 1863.' Stuart (1815-1866) was born in Fife and emigrated to South Australia in 1839. His first exploring expedition was with Charles Sturt in 1844, after which he practised as a surveyor until 1858. In that year he explored the Lake Torrens and Lake Gairdner hinterland, discovering rich grazing land of which he was later granted one thousand square miles by the government. He made further expeditions in 1859 and 1860, in the latter year reaching the centre of the continent. After an unsuccessful attempt to cross the continent in 1861, he succeeded in 1862. Stuart died in England while returning to visit his sister and is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery.