C1887

One of “The Oldest Inhabitants.”

Artist:

Harrison William Weir (1824 - 1906)

$A 165

Rare c.19th engraving printed in sepia of an aboriginal man in front of a camp fire smoking his pipe. From the original edition of Illustrated Sydney News. References:Gibbs & Shallard. Illustrated Sydney News. ISSN 2203-5397. Collections:State Library of New South Wales: F8/39–40State … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

One of “The Oldest Inhabitants.”

Date:

C1887

Artist:

Harrison William Weir (1824 - 1906)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Engraving printed in sepia.

Image Size:

226mm

x 176mm

Paper Size:

261mm

x 205mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

Rare c.19th engraving printed in sepia of an aboriginal man in front of a camp fire smoking his pipe.

From the original edition of Illustrated Sydney News.

References:
Gibbs & Shallard. Illustrated Sydney News. ISSN 2203-5397.

Collections:
State Library of New South Wales: F8/39–40
State Library Victoria: PCINF SLVIC=1853–1872
National Library of Australia: Bib ID 440095

Harrison William Weir (1824 - 1906)

Known as "The Father of the Cat Fancy", was an English gentleman and artist. He organised the first cat show in England, at The Crystal Palace, London, in July 1871. He and his brother, John Jenner Weir, both served as judges in the show.

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