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C1839
Sydney Cove from the Stream
Very rare detailed early etching of Sydney taken directly facing present day Circular Quay looking south by John Carmichael (1811-1857). At left is Fort Macquarie (Opera House site), at centre in the distance is St . James Church spire and … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sydney Cove from the Stream
Date:
C1839
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Etching
Image Size:
168mm
x 73mm
Paper Size:
180mm
x 109mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1839
Description:
Very rare detailed early etching of Sydney taken directly facing present day Circular Quay looking south by John Carmichael (1811-1857).
At left is Fort Macquarie (Opera House site), at centre in the distance is St . James Church spire and on the right on the top of the hill is Fort Phillip (Observatory).
References:
Butler, Printed Images in Colonial Australia 1801-1901, p. 69-70
Ferguson, Bibliography of Australia, 2390
Kerr, Dictionary of Australian Artists p.134-135
Collections:
National Gallery Australia: Accession no NGA 2005.685
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.
