C1887

The New Law Courts.

Artist:

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

$A 65

Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the imposing Victorian Supreme Court building, Melbourne. Work began on the Law Courts building at the corner of William and Lonsdale Streets in 1874 and was completed in 1884. References: Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The New Law Courts.

Date:

C1887

Artist:

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

117mm

x 79mm

Paper Size:

137mm

x 91mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the imposing Victorian Supreme Court building, Melbourne.

Work began on the Law Courts building at the corner of William and Lonsdale Streets in 1874 and was completed in 1884.

References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 12842.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2266945
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:TQ076098
State Library Victoria: SLT 919.4 C27
State Library South Australia: 919.4 C344

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.

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