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C1887
Lake Wendouree.
Artist:
Scarce colonial engraved view of Lake Wendouree. The name Wendouree comes from the aboriginal word ‘wendaaree’ which means ‘go away’. A story is told that when William Yuille asked an aboriginal woman the name of the swamp, that was her … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Lake Wendouree.
Date:
C1887
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
140mm
x 200mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
Scarce colonial engraved view of Lake Wendouree.
The name Wendouree comes from the aboriginal word ‘wendaaree’ which means ‘go away’. A story is told that when William Yuille asked an aboriginal woman the name of the swamp, that was her reply.
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.
