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C1838
The Pass at Mount Victoria on the Bathurst Road.
Very rare early etching of the pass at Mount Victoria, Blue Mountains which opened in 1832 by John Carmichael (1811-1857). Victoria Pass is located on the western side of the Blue Mountains, NSW, on the Great Western Highway leading towards … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Pass at Mount Victoria on the Bathurst Road.
Date:
C1838
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Etching
Image Size:
150mm
x 78mm
Paper Size:
178mm
x 105mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1838
Description:
Very rare early etching of the pass at Mount Victoria, Blue Mountains which opened in 1832 by John Carmichael (1811-1857).
Victoria Pass is located on the western side of the Blue Mountains, NSW, on the Great Western Highway leading towards Lithgow and Bathurst, was constructed using convict labour.
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: NGA 89.68
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2772131
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.
