Title

To the gentry of the Island [proposed publication of lithographs after drawings by T.E. Chapman].

Author

Author not identified

Source

Colonial Times (Hobart)

Details

11 August 1840, p.1, col.2.

Publication date

11 August 1840

Type

Advertisment

Language

English

Country of context

Australia

Full text

To the Gentry of the Island.
Mr. T. E. Chapman, Drawing Master having been frequently applied to for drawings of the colony for the purpose of being sent home as presents, begs to inform the public, that it is his intention to send under the superintendence of a gentleman returning to England a complete series of drawings for publication, to be lithographed on three stones by one of the most eminent artists in Europe in the same manner as those lately published by Ackerman from Stanfield Roberts, and other masters. The number of drawings will exceed thirty; they will be of a very large size (16 x 10 inches each) and will be bound up in such a style as to make an elegant addition to the ornaments of a drawing room table or a valuable and interesting present to friends at home. As no expense will be spared to render the undertaking a faithful representation of the scenery of the country, Mr. Chapman begs that those friends and others who would wish to obtain such a work will be pleased to send their names as subscribers (post paid) to Mr. Tegg, Elizabeth Street; to Mr Dowling, Launceston; or to his house New Town Road, where he would be happy to show some views which he has by him, executed in the same style as those he is about to publish. Price about 4 guineas. Subscriptions to be paid on delivery of the work, either here or in London as subscribers may wish. Mr. Chapman has collected many of the subjects, and is now engaged upon others & he is shortly about to make a tour of the colony, in order to complete them (of which due notice will be given in the papers) at which time he will solicit the advice & assistance of the gentry in the neighbourhood of the different townships, who may be pleased to take an interest in such a work, in directing him to parts of particularly beautiful scenery which his want of local knowledge may prevent his observing.

[Colonial Times (Hobart), 11 August 1840, p.1, col.2]
 

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