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C1803
Spotted Hyena
Artist:
Engraving of a Spotted Hyena, from a History of NSW, written by George Barrington the notorious Irish pickpocket. After obtaining introductions in society he robbed many wealthy patrons. He was sentenced in 1790 to seven years transportation. For his aid … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Spotted Hyena
Date:
C1803
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
85mm
x 55mm
Frame Size:
240mm
x 250mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1803
Description:
Engraving of a Spotted Hyena, from a History of NSW, written by George Barrington the notorious Irish pickpocket. After obtaining introductions in society he robbed many wealthy patrons. He was sentenced in 1790 to seven years transportation. For his aid in suppressing a mutiny aboard the transport ship, he was released in 1792.
Vincent Woodthorpe (1764 - 1822)
Print and map engraver and copperplate printer, born in Stepney in about 1764, the son of Vincent Woodthorpe, a victualler, and his wife Elizabeth Waterhouse, who had married in 1763. Apprenticed (Tinplate Workers)to Garnet Terry 8 Jan 1778. He had premises at 27 Fetter Lane, London 1796-1809 and 29 Fetter Lane, London 1800-1822. Woodthorpe engraved a number of the illustrations for Barringtons account of the colony of New South Wales, the subjects were based on earlier issued engravings in first fleet journals.
