C1887

Port Moresby.

Small colonial engraving of Port Moresby. The area on which the city was founded was first sighted in 1873 by Captain John Moresby and named in honour of his father Admiral Sir Fairfax Moresby.

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S/N: CASS-PI-NG-1197–219426
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Full Title:

Port Moresby.

Date:

C1887

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size: 

85mm 
x 115mm
AUTHENTICITY
Port Moresby. - Antique View from 1887

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

Small colonial engraving of Port Moresby. The area on which the city was founded was first sighted in 1873 by Captain John Moresby and named in honour of his father Admiral Sir Fairfax Moresby.

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.

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