Title

View of Sydney [by Conrad Martens, lithographed in London by Day & Son, London, just published]

Author

Sydney Morning Herald.

Source

Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney) 18 April 1831 - ongoing

Details

4 July 1855, page 8, column 1.

Publication date

4 July 1855

Type

Publication Review

Language

English

Country of context

Australia

Subject category

Australia, Art period: Colonial, New South Wales

Full text

View of Sydney. - Mr. Mader, of George-street, has just published a view of Sydney, taken from the high ground of Robinson's Point, North Shore, near the present residence of Captain Moriarty. The picture, which is of large dimensions, is one of Mr. Conrad Marten's most successful efforts. It is difficult from any one point to present the view of Sydney. At best, in consequence of the peculiar sites upon which the city is built, only a very partial representation, can be made from one given spot. From the point whence Mr. Marten's beautiful picture is taken, the line of the city from Fort Phillip along to the eastward, embracing the most prominent features and buildings, to Woolloomooloo, and in the distance Paddington and the Old South Head Road, are presented. The foreground gives a correct idea of the rocks, interspersed with trees and shrubs, of the opposite shore; and the waters of Port Jackson, so far as the locality permits, add a chaste and refreshing charm to the whole. The print is lithographed by Day and Son, of London, and is executed in their best style. We cordially recommend our readers to possess themselves of this choice piece of work.

[Sydney Morning Herald, 4 July 1855, p.8, col.1.]