Title

To the patrons of art [Macartney & Galbraith to publish S.T. Gill lithograph of Forest Creek.]

Author

Macartney & Galbraith

Source

Argus (Melbourne).

Details

Supplement, 10 January 1853, p.1, col.5.

Publication date

10 January 1853

Type

Advertisment

Language

English

Country of context

Australia

Full text

TO THE PATRONS OF ART.
MESSRS MACARTNEY AND GALBRAITH, beg to announce that they have arranged with Mr. S.T. Gill, for the publication, in tinted lithography, of an elaborate water colour drawing, executed from a sketch taken on the spot, of Forest Creek, the most important sight on the Mount Alexander Gold Fields.

The artist, Mr. S.T.G. being engaged to draw on the stones, the publishers are confident of producing a print of such merit as shall meet with popular approval.

The painting is now on view at their office, 80, Collins-street, where parties disposed to subscribe, are respectfully solicited to leave their names.

Prepaid Subscriptions, 21s. per copy, choice
Listed Subscribers,      25s.  .do.            do.
Non-Subscribers,         30s.   do.            do.

[Argus (Melbourne), Supplement, 10 January 1853, p.1, col.5.] [Argus (Melbourne) 17 February 1853, p. 9, col. 2.]