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C1886
Barwon River, Near Fryans’ Ford, G…
Finely executed c.19th engraving, titled Barwon River, Near Fyans’ Ford, Geelong, by Albert Charles Cooke, showing the natural beauty of one of Victoria’s key waterways in the late c.19th. The composition captures the river winding through the landscape, with Fyans’ … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Barwon River, Near Fryans’ Ford, Geelong
Date:
C1886
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
202mm
x 125mm
Paper Size:
259mm
x 172mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
Finely executed c.19th engraving, titled Barwon River, Near Fyans’ Ford, Geelong, by Albert Charles Cooke, showing the natural beauty of one of Victoria’s key waterways in the late c.19th.
The composition captures the river winding through the landscape, with Fyans’ Ford visible in the distance. Named after Captain Foster Fyans, one of the early settlers and a commissioner of Crown Lands in the district, the ford was an essential crossing point for travellers and settlers. Cooke’s attention to detail in the flora, particularly the graceful eucalyptus trees lining the riverbanks, demonstrates his keen observation of the Australian landscape.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: MC 919.45 N42I
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2264805
State Library New South Wales: 991021280379702626
Collections:
State Library Victoria: MC 919.45 N42I
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2264805
State Library New South Wales: 991021280379702626
Albert Charles Cooke (1836 - 1902)
Cooke was a painter, engraver, draughtsman and illustrator. Throughout his career he worked for many of the Illustrated newspapers, such as the Illustrated Sydney News, Illustrated Australian News, The Australasian Sketcher and The Leader. He was also well known for a series of birds eye views of a number of Australian cities and towns.
