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C1789
A Stone Axe. A Basket of the Bark of a Tree. A Wooden Sword.
Artist:
T. Prattent
Rare c.18th engraving of the first depiction of Australian aboriginal implements made from sketches and information supplied by the 1st Governor of Australia, Arthur Phillip from Sydney Cove in 1788. References: Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A Stone Axe. A Basket of the Bark of a Tree. A Wooden Sword.
Date:
C1789
Artist:
T. Prattent
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
189mm
x 255mm
Paper Size:
214mm
x 290mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1789
Description:
Rare c.18th engraving of the first depiction of Australian aboriginal implements made from sketches and information supplied by the 1st Governor of Australia, Arthur Phillip from Sydney Cove in 1788.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 47.
Wantrup, J. Australian Rare Books. Sydney 1987 #5. pp.59-64, pp.127-128, p.345-5, ill. p.63.
McCormick, T. First Views of Australia 1788-1825. Sydney 1987.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: RARELTF 994.02 P54V
National Gallery Victoria: Bib ID 1807715
British Library London: Shelfmark: C.47.i.10.
Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1142204
State Library New South Wales: RECORD IDENTIFIER 74VvA2Z8rj5O
State Library South Australia: Special Collection 994.402 P557 b
State Library of Western Australia: Call no: Q 994.02 PHI
State Library Queensland: RBQ 919.404 VOY
