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C1846
Captn. Stokes speared, at Point Pearce.
Artist:
Famous engraving by Conrad Martens (1801-1878), speared in the lungs at Point Pearce in December 1839 while discovering the Victoria River during the 3rd expedition of the Beagle, 1837-1843. Point Pearce is situated near the mouth of the Victoria River, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Captn. Stokes speared, at Point Pearce.
Date:
C1846
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
140mm
x 95mm
Paper Size:
219mm
x 140mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1846
Description:
Famous engraving by Conrad Martens (1801-1878), speared in the lungs at Point Pearce in December 1839 while discovering the Victoria River during the 3rd expedition of the Beagle, 1837-1843.
Point Pearce is situated near the mouth of the Victoria River, south-west of Darwin.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 4406.
Wantrup, J. Australian Rare Books. Sydney 1987 89a.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2842583
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBERS MD 2 U 14
State Library Victoria: RARELT 919.4 ST6
Royal Geographic Society SA: RGS Special Coll. 919.4042 S874
Royal Museum Greenwich: ID: PAG8139 (original ink drawing)
State Library of Western Australia: 919.4 STO
Conrad Martens (1801 - 1878)
Martens was on board the HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin where he developed his topographical skills. He arrived in Australia in 1835 and is best known for his views of Sydney Harbour.
