Primary Artist

Philip Slager (1755–1815)

Title

The Blue Mountain pheasant of New South Wales.

Date made

1814

Place made

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