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C1883
Public Works Office Sydney
Artist:
Henry King
Large albumen photograph of the “Public Works Office” looking down Bridge Street and to the left, one of the famous terraces.
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Full Title:
Public Works Office Sydney
Date:
C1883
Artist:
Henry King
Condition:
Some minor foxing, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Original albumen paper print
Image Size:
335mm
x 250mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1883
Description:
Large albumen photograph of the “Public Works Office” looking down Bridge Street and to the left, one of the famous terraces.
Artist:
Henry King (1855 – 1923)
King’s family emigrated from Dorset in 1857. Apprenticed to J.Hubert King set up a studio in 1880. By 1890 his reputation had spread to all the colonies, his main source of income being portrait photography. King travelled extensively recording the towns, aboriginies and colonial life. King was a successful and well known photographer. He recieved various major prizes in international exhibitions. HIs photographs are now highly regarded for both their historic and artistic worth.
