C1887

Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne.

Artist:

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Melbourne Exhibition Building at Carlton. It was designed by Joseph Reed (who also designed the Melbourne Town Hall and the State Library of Victoria). It was completed in 1880, in preparation for the … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne.

Date:

C1887

Artist:

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

122mm

x 90mm

Paper Size:

150mm

x 106mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Melbourne Exhibition Building at Carlton.

It was designed by Joseph Reed (who also designed the Melbourne Town Hall and the State Library of Victoria). It was completed in 1880, in preparation for the Melbourne International Exhibition. The building consisted of a Great Hall of over 12,000 square metres and many temporary annexes. The Opening of Parliament was also held here.

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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