Scarce Print of Natives in New South Wales, Australia, c.1789

Reference
BG-13059-21
Date
1789
Region
Australia & Oceania
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
23.0 x 29.0 cm (9.1 x 11.4 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 260

Title: View of a Hut in New South Wales

Description: Scarce c.18th First Fleet period engraving depicting Australian aborigines from the account by Governor Arthur Phillip.

Artist: Robert Cleveley (1747-1809) Third brother of James Cleveley who was famous painting the death of Cook. This engraving is from the first account of the infant colony at Sydney Cove from information collected by Governer Phillip.

Condition of this engraving is good. A clean and clear print, with very slight browning and a few vertical fold lines, but not disturbing the print.

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