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C1865
Burke and Wills Monument
Artist:
Colonial engraving of the Burke and Wills monument prior to the addition of the sculpture by Charles Summers. The monument was originally placed at the intersection of Collins and Russell streets, and acted as a roundabout. In 1886, the monument … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Burke and Wills Monument
Date:
C1865
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
235mm
x 210mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1865
Description:
Colonial engraving of the Burke and Wills monument prior to the addition of the sculpture by Charles Summers.
The monument was originally placed at the intersection of Collins and Russell streets, and acted as a roundabout. In 1886, the monument was moved to Spring Street, outside the Princess Theatre. It remained there for almost 90 years, before being moved again in 1973 to the edge of Carlton Gardens in Victoria Street because of the planned City Loop train lines. It again moved in 1979 to City Square and has been removed from its present location at the corner of Collins and Swanston streets for restoration.
From the original edition of the Illustrated Sydney News.
Samuel Calvert (1828 - 1913)
Samuel Calvert (1828-1913) English painter and engraver who moved to Adelaide after his older brothers John and William migrated to South Australia in 1843. By 1850 Calvert had set up on his own account in King William Street then then moved to Melbourne as an engraver in 1853. He was a prolific and left a large body of work.
