Within Australia
All orders ship freewithin Australia
Rest of the World
Orders over A$300
ship free worldwide
C1887
Murrurundi and the Valley of the Hunter.
Artist:
Colonial engraving of Murrurundi, Hunter Valley. Settlement in the area began in the 1820s, and the town was officially formed by the New South Wales government in 1840. During the same year, a nearby landowner named Thomas Haydon founded a … Read Full Description
$A 55
Free Shipping
See Shipping page for Terms & Conditions
Details
Full Title:
Murrurundi and the Valley of the Hunter.
Date:
C1887
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
105mm
x 100mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
Colonial engraving of Murrurundi, Hunter Valley.
Settlement in the area began in the 1820s, and the town was officially formed by the New South Wales government in 1840. During the same year, a nearby landowner named Thomas Haydon founded a separate private township known as Haydonton. According to the 1846 census, Murrurundi had a population of 52, whereas Haydonton had a total of 117 residents. Eventually, in 1913, the two adjacent settlements were combined to form the present-day town of Murrurundi.
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.
