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C1887
Steps in Nettle Cave.
Artist:
Charming small colonial engraving of Nettle Cave. The Nettle Cave lies between the Grand Arch and the Devils Coach House. The cave takes its name from the nettles which grow near its entrance. Originally shown as a guided tour, the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Steps in Nettle Cave.
Date:
C1887
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
75mm
x 100mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
Charming small colonial engraving of Nettle Cave.
The Nettle Cave lies between the Grand Arch and the Devils Coach House. The cave takes its name from the nettles which grow near its entrance. Originally shown as a guided tour, the cave was closed to the public in 1932 and re-opened in 2006, combined with the adjoining Devil’s Coach House. The Nettle Cave hosts “Crayfish backs”, stromatolites shaped by cyanobacteria, light and wind. They are estimated to be at least 20,000 years old.
William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)
Painter born in London and studied at the R.A. Schools 1877–9. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Watercolour Society from 1879, showing portraits, genre and illustrations. He worked for Cassell's, who sent him to Australia as one of the main artists for Picturesque Australia, as well as The Graphic and other American magazines.
