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C1880
The New Australian Steamer “Orient” Entering Hobson’s Bay, Melbourne.
Artist:
William Lionel Wylie (1851 - 1931)
The Orient was built by John Elder & Co., Glasgow in 1879 (5,386 tons). Operated by the Orient Steam Navigation Co. (Orient Line) on the UK-Australia route. In November 1879 Orient’s maiden voyage was between London and Melbourne via the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The New Australian Steamer “Orient” Entering Hobson’s Bay, Melbourne.
Date:
C1880
Artist:
William Lionel Wylie (1851 - 1931)
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
227mm
x 175mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1880
Description:
The Orient was built by John Elder & Co., Glasgow in 1879 (5,386 tons). Operated by the Orient Steam Navigation Co. (Orient Line) on the UK-Australia route. In November 1879 Orient’s maiden voyage was between London and Melbourne via the Suez Canal. During the Boer War, Orient was used as the troopship HMS Orient (numbered on bow ’24’). Her last voyage took place in 1909.
Biography:
William Lionel Wylie (1851-1931)
Marine painter, illustrator & etcher, he studied at the RA Schools & learnt the art of boat building. His pictures of shipping in the Thames are amongst the best and accurate that exist. He was a marine artist on the Graphic and made Marine Painter to the Royal Yatch Squadron.
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