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C1884
Seacliff Asylum.
Artist:
Seacliff Lunatic Asylum was a psychiatric hospital in Seacliff, New Zealand. When built in the late 19th century, it was the largest building in the country. Building was begun in 1874, and completed in 1884.
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Full Title:
Seacliff Asylum.
Date:
C1884
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
213mm
x 150mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1884
Description:
Seacliff Lunatic Asylum was a psychiatric hospital in Seacliff,
New Zealand. When built in the late 19th century, it was the largest
building in the country. Building was begun in 1874, and completed in 1884.
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.
