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C1883
View of Government House, Brisbane.
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of government house Brisbane. The two-storey building was designed by colonial architect Charles Tiffin in the Classical revival style in 1860. The front half of the building contained the Governor’s public and private rooms while … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
View of Government House, Brisbane.
Date:
C1883
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
199mm
x 138mm
Paper Size:
222mm
x 165mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1883
Description:
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of government house Brisbane.
The two-storey building was designed by colonial architect Charles Tiffin in the Classical revival style in 1860. The front half of the building contained the Governor’s public and private rooms while the rear housed the service section. The first stage of the building was completed in March 186 by builder Joshua Jeays.
From the original edition of The Illustrated Sydney News.
References:
Gibbs & Shallard. Illustrated Sydney News. ISSN 2203-5397.
Collections:
State Library New South Wales: F8/39-40
State Library Victoria: PCINF SLVIC=1853-1872
National Library Australia: Bib ID 440095
