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
The University at Sydney, New South Wales. - Antique Print from 1859

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

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