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C1886
Fijian Male.
Artist:
C.19th engraving of a Fijian male wearing a “Wasekaseka” which is a sperm whale’s tooth necklace. References: Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 9829g. Hughes-d’Aeth, T. Paper Nation : The Story of the Picturesque Atlas … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Fijian Male.
Date:
C1886
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
100mm
x 110mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
C.19th engraving of a Fijian male wearing a “Wasekaseka” which is a sperm whale’s tooth necklace.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 9829g.
Hughes-d’Aeth, T. Paper Nation : The Story of the Picturesque Atlas of Australia. Melbourne 2001.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1654251
National Gallery Australia: LEGACY ID 34588
Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1046852
Getty Museum Los Angeles: Object name: 1218593
State Library New South Wales: RECORD IDENTIFIER 74VvDRQZXzWd
State Library Victoria: CCF 919.4 G19
Robert Atkinson (1863 - 1896)
Born Leeds, England; studied there under Richard Waller, in Antwerp under Verlat. Went to New Zealand in 1885 for health reasons and settled in Auckland as a professional artist with a studio in Victoria Arcade. In 1885 he moved to Sydney and exhibited at the Art Society of N.S.W. in 1887 and 1888.
