C1887

Distant View of Melbourne from Doncaster Tower.

Artist:

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

$A 55

Colonial engraving of Doncaster looking towards Melbourne from Doncaster Tower. The tower stood on the top of Doncaster Hill, near present-day Westfield Shopping town and was built in 1879, height was 285 ft. It was demolished in 1914. References: Ferguson, … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Distant View of Melbourne from Doncaster Tower.

Date:

C1887

Artist:

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

145mm

x 75mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

Colonial engraving of Doncaster looking towards Melbourne from Doncaster Tower.

The tower stood on the top of Doncaster Hill, near present-day Westfield Shopping town and was built in 1879, height was 285 ft. It was demolished in 1914.

References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 12842.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2266945
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:TQ076098
State Library Victoria: SLT 919.4 C27
State Library South Australia: 919.4 C344

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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