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C1839
Sydney Cove from Fort Phillip
Very rare, finely engraved view of Sydney looking east by John Carmichael (1811-1857) taken from Fort Phillip (demolished now Sydney Observatory). On the left can seen Fort Macquarie (Opera House site). References: Butler, Printed Images in Colonial Australia 1801-1901, p. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sydney Cove from Fort Phillip
Date:
C1839
Condition:
Top margin reinstated, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
165mm
x 75mm
Paper Size:
180mm
x 102mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1839
Description:
Very rare, finely engraved view of Sydney looking east by John Carmichael (1811-1857) taken from Fort Phillip (demolished now Sydney Observatory). On the left can seen Fort Macquarie (Opera House site).
References:
Butler, Printed Images in Colonial Australia 1801-1901, p. 69-70, ill. p.69
Ferguson, Bibliography of Australia, 2795
Kerr, Dictionary of Australian Artists p.134-135
Collections:
Historic Houses Trust, Sydney: Record number: 38296
National Gallery Australia: Accession number 89.66
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1117293
State Library New South Wales: Call Number M2 811.16/1837/1
John Black Carmichael (1811 - 1857)
Carmichael was a painter, etcher, art teacher and engraver. Despite being 'deaf and dumb', a distinguishing handicap often mentioned in relation to his work, Carmichael was nevertheless regarded as one of the most competent engravers in Sydney. He is also notable for having been one of the earliest free emigrant artists to pursue a lifelong professional career in New South Wales.
