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C1859
The University at Sydney, New South Wales.
Very early engraving of the Edmund Blackett designed Sydney University. In 1854 the architect Edmund Blacket accepted a senate invitation for the first buildings to be designed. In 1858 the Great Hall was finished, and in 1859 the Main Building … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The University at Sydney, New South Wales.
Date:
C1859
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
155mm
x 90mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1859
Description:
Very early engraving of the Edmund Blackett designed Sydney University.
In 1854 the architect Edmund Blacket accepted a senate invitation for the first buildings to be designed. In 1858 the Great Hall was finished, and in 1859 the Main Building was built. He composed the original Neo-Gothic sandstone Quadrangle and Great Tower buildings, which were completed in 1862.
From the original edition of the Illustrated London News.
References:
De Vries, L. History as Hot News: World of the Early Victorians Through the Eyes of the “Illustrated London News”.. London 1996 :.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 8438724
State Library Victoria: RARELTEF 052 IL696I
State Library New South Wales: RECORD IDENTIFIER 74Vv5Oy4wEgl
