Title

Lithography - We have seen ... likeneses of some of the Aboriginal natives [published by William Baker]

Author

The Australian.

Details

The Australian, 22 October 1840, page 2

Publication date

22 October 1840

Type

News

Language

English

Country of context

Australia

Subject category

Aboriginal Australians

Full text

Lithography - We have seen a few very faithful and well executed lithographic likenesses of some of the Aboriginal natives who are in the habit of paying us periodical visits in Sydney, by Mr- Baker, of King-street, and beg to recommend them as a novel and entertaining addition to the portfolios of t5hose who are lovers of the fine arts. They would he presents particularly acceptable to friends in England, who may feel some curiosity to know, what kind of beings their relatives are acquaintances, who have settled in Australia, are amongst.

[The Australian, 22 October 1840, page 2]

Web address

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36849580

Last Updated

21 Dec 2025