C1887

Lake King

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Scarce, c.19th hand coloured engraving of Black Swans at Lake King, Victoria. Black Swans were first described by de Vlamingh when they discovered Rottenest (Dutch for rat’s nest), now Rottnest Island on 10 January 1697, they explored the Swan River … Read Full Description

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S/N: CASS-BI-AA-017–215473

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Full Title:

Lake King

Date:

C1887

Artist:

Charles Smith Wilkinson (1843 - 1891)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

201mm

x 147mm

Paper Size:

229mm

x 182mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

Scarce, c.19th hand coloured engraving of Black Swans at Lake King, Victoria.

Black Swans were first described by de Vlamingh when they discovered Rottenest (Dutch for rat’s nest), now Rottnest Island on 10 January 1697, they explored the Swan River (Zwaanenrivier) almost 20kms upstream.

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