Primary Artist

Philip Slager (1755–1815)

Title

The Blue Mountain pheasant of New South Wales.

Date made

1814

Place made

Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etching and engraving, printed in black ink, from one copper plate

Matrix size

17.2 x 14.6 cm (plate mark)

Support

paper

Support size

23.4 x 32.1 cm, (sheet)

State

published state

Impression

undesignated impression as issued

Edition information

print run unknown

Collection

National Library of Australia

Accession number

PIC Drawer 2232 #S3821A

Accession method

Purchased

Provenance

Purchased from Christies (Australia), Sale no. 7, 14-15 March 1972, Lot 176

Web address

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-133067101

Country of context

Australia

Notes

A very fine early impression, showing all details including ruled guide lines for lettering.

Creators

West, Absalom. | (1795–) Australian | English | Male | publishers

Slager, Philip. | (1755–1815) Australian | English | German | Male | engraver

Last Updated

13 Nov 2024