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C1802
A View of the Town of Sydney in the colony of New South Wales.Taken from the rising ground of the Court House on the West side of the Cove. This plate is humbly dedicated to Captain John Hunter, late Governor of New South Wales. By His obedient humble ser
Artist:
Thomas Watling
This important and rare engraving by William Blake the English poet, painter and print maker was the first separately published view of Sydney. All other engravings of Sydney prior to this date, were published in books and in much larger … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A View of the Town of Sydney in the colony of New South Wales.Taken from the rising ground of the Court House on the West side of the Cove. This plate is humbly dedicated to Captain John Hunter, late Governor of New South Wales. By His obedient humble ser
Date:
C1802
Artist:
Thomas Watling
Engraver:
William Blake
(1757 –
1827)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
485mm
x 355mm
Frame Size:
705mm
x 610mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1802
Description:
This important and rare engraving by William Blake the English poet, painter and print maker was the first separately published view of Sydney.
All other engravings of Sydney prior to this date, were published in books and in much larger editions. It was from a drawing made by the convict artist Thomas Watling which was taken to England by the returning Governor John Hunter on 28th September 1800. Blake dedicates the engraving to Governor Hunter and features his coat of arms. Embellished with the motif of the rising sun, the engraving is a flattering and celebratory view of industry, peace and progress in the new colony. The street layout and buildings are clearly identifiable, as is the physical and social division of the settlement by the Tank Stream. On the western side are the convicts and their guards, including the barracks, stores, jail, hospital and forts. Government House dominates the landscape from the top of Bridge Street. High Street (now George Street) began as a path, probably for people carrying water from the Tank Stream to the camps in The Rocks. References Hunt & Davidson Sydney Views 1788-1888 2007 Plate 33 ill. pg 60/61 McCormick,Tim First Views 1987 Pg 85 pl 50
