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C1885
British Annexations in New Guinea-Hoisting the union Jack at Port Moresby.
Artist:
Godefroy Durand (1832 - 1896)
“Tuesday, April 3, the Pearl, belonging to the Queensland Government, arrived at Port Moresby, with Mr. H. M. Chester, police magistrate from Thursday Island, on board. At 10 o’clock the next morning Mr. Chester formally annexed New Guinea, by reading … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
British Annexations in New Guinea-Hoisting the union Jack at Port Moresby.
Date:
C1885
Artist:
Godefroy Durand (1832 - 1896)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
220mm
x 147mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1885
Description:
“Tuesday, April 3, the Pearl, belonging to the Queensland Government, arrived at Port Moresby, with Mr. H. M. Chester, police magistrate from Thursday Island, on board. At 10 o’clock the next morning Mr. Chester formally annexed New Guinea, by reading a proclamation and hoisting the Union Jack. “
From the original edition of, The Graphic.
Artist:
Godefroy Durand (1832-1896)
Durand was a draughtsman of French heritage and a well known wood engraver whose prolific works appeared in The Graphic over many years. He also worked for L’Univers Illustré. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists in 1873.
