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C1882
St. Columb’s, Upper Hawthorn.
Rare engraving of the church shown with the a spire which was never completed. Situated at 5 St. Columbs Street, Hawthorn. The church was named after St Columb’s Cathedral in Northern Ireland. The church was designed by George Wharton and … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
St. Columb’s, Upper Hawthorn.
Date:
C1882
Condition:
Two minor spots in margin, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
172mm
x 215mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1882
Description:
Rare engraving of the church shown with the a spire which was never completed.
Situated at 5 St. Columbs Street, Hawthorn. The church was named after St Columb’s Cathedral in Northern Ireland. The church was designed by George Wharton and built 1882-83 in bluestone with freestone dressings in the Decorated Gothic style but without the intended tower and spire to the south-west.
Albert Charles Cooke (1836 - 1902)
Cooke was a painter, engraver, draughtsman and illustrator. Throughout his career he worked for many of the Illustrated newspapers, such as the Illustrated Sydney News, Illustrated Australian News, The Australasian Sketcher and The Leader. He was also well known for a series of birds eye views of a number of Australian cities and towns.
