Sydney (Australie)

Acquired From: Leen Helmink

Colouring: Uncoloured

Condition: Good

Confirmed: No

Date Acquired: 13/10/2023

Dealers ID No.: 19255

Description: The engraving depicts an early view of Sydney Harbour as seen from the north shore, with Saint Jamess Church prominently positioned at the centre. To its right is Bennelong Point, the future site of the Sydney Opera House. It was engrved by Jacques-Marie Aubert, printed by Pierre-Jean Gilquin, and Louis Dupain, and published in Paris by François-Louis Dufour, Jean-Baptiste Mulat, and André Boulanger.nSame image as entry #409 but uncoloured.

Engraver: Aubert, Gilquin Dupain (1789-1847)

Image Size (cm): 15×10

Mapmaker: Aubert, Gilquin Dupain (1789-1847)

Notes: Purchased with 407-414 for 937

Primary Category: Prints & Related Material

Purchase Reference: Ledger

Rarity: R2 Very rare – one or two copies appear on the market

References: See also the description by the National Library of Australia and by the State Library of New South Wales

Sheet size (cm): 25×16.5

Technique: Steel Engraving

This state: 1825, French

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