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C1864
Prize Shorthorn Cattle, the Property of Mr. Jenkins; and View of Nepean Towers.
Artist:
Rare early engraving of Nepean Towers now called, St Mary’s Towers, at Douglas Park Drive, Douglas Park, with the additions designed by Edmund Blacket in the 1860s is near Wilton by Samuel Calvert with his monogram at lower right. In … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Prize Shorthorn Cattle, the Property of Mr. Jenkins; and View of Nepean Towers.
Date:
C1864
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
218mm
x 167mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1864
Description:
Rare early engraving of Nepean Towers now called, St Mary’s Towers, at Douglas Park Drive, Douglas Park, with the additions designed by Edmund Blacket in the 1860s is near Wilton by Samuel Calvert with his monogram at lower right.
In 1842 Sir Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor-General laid the foundation stone of his country residence Park Hall. In 1860 Park Hall was purchased by Dr Richard Jenkins and renamed Nepean Towers. Dr Jenkins added a colonnade to the northern and eastern walls of the house. He also added a small chapel. In 1904, ownership was transferred to the Catholic Order known as the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. They renamed the property St Mary’s Towers.
From the original edition of the Illustrated Sydney News.
Samuel Calvert (1828 - 1913)
Samuel Calvert (1828-1913) English painter and engraver who moved to Adelaide after his older brothers John and William migrated to South Australia in 1843. By 1850 Calvert had set up on his own account in King William Street then then moved to Melbourne as an engraver in 1853. He was a prolific and left a large body of work.
