C1887

Commodore Erskine Reading the Proclamation at the Mission House, Port Moresby.

$A 90

Colonial engraving of Port Moresby in 1884, when Commodore Erskine hoisted the Union Jack and established the Protectorate of British New Guinea.

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S/N: CASS-PI-NG-005–219388
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Full Title:

Commodore Erskine Reading the Proclamation at the Mission House, Port Moresby.

Date:

C1887

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size: 

200mm 
x 145mm

Paper Size: 

252mm 
x 182mm
AUTHENTICITY
Commodore Erskine Reading the Proclamation at the Mission House, Port Moresby. - Antique View from 1887

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

Colonial engraving of Port Moresby in 1884, when Commodore Erskine hoisted the Union Jack and established the Protectorate of British New Guinea.

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.

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