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C1887
Chambers pillar
Artist:
William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)
Chambers Pillar, is a sandstone formation some 160km south of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia, which rises 50 metres above the surrounding plain. It was discovered in April 1860 by John MacDougall Stuart, naming it after James … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Chambers pillar
Date:
C1887
Artist:
William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
135mm
x 100mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
Chambers Pillar, is a sandstone formation some 160km south of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia, which rises 50 metres above the surrounding plain. It was discovered in April 1860 by John MacDougall Stuart, naming it after James Chambers, one of his South Australian sponsors.
Biography:
William Hatherell (1855-1928)
Painter born in London and studied at the R.A. Schools 1877–9. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Watercolour Society from 1879, showing portraits, genre and illustrations. He worked for Cassell’s, who sent him to Australia as one of the main artists for Picturesque Australia, as well as The Graphic and other American magazines.
This view is one of a series made in anticipation of Australia’s centenary.
