House of a Dunedin Merchant: The Camp, The Residence of Mr. W. J. M. Larnach. - Antique View from 1876

C1876

House of a Dunedin Merchant: The Camp, The Residence of Mr. W. J. M. Larnach.

$A 225

Scarce colonial engraving of the Dunedin mansion built as the private residence of William James Mudie Larnach. Land for the construction of Larnach Castle was purchased in 1870, and prominent Dunedin architect R.A. Lawson was selected to design the Gothic … Read Full Description

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S/N: AS-NZ-760122172C–201700

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Full Title:

House of a Dunedin Merchant: The Camp, The Residence of Mr. W. J. M. Larnach.

Date:

C1876

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

330mm

x 115mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1876

Description:

Scarce colonial engraving of the Dunedin mansion built as the private residence of William James Mudie Larnach. Land for the construction of Larnach Castle was purchased in 1870, and prominent Dunedin architect R.A. Lawson was selected to design the Gothic Revival mansion. The site was clear-felled and levelled, allowing construction to begin in 1871.

From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.

Collections:
State Library Victoria: Accession no: A/S22/01/76/172

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