Primary Artist

Joseph Lycett (1775–1828)

Title

Roseneath Ferry, near Hobart Town, Van Demen's Land.

Date made

1824

Place made

London, Greater London, England View on map Close map

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 974;1031

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

aquatint, etching, roulette, hand-coloured

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower left below image, 'I. Lycett, Delt et Execute.'. Printed lower centre below image, 'ROSENEATH FERRY, / Near Hobart Town, / VAN DIEMENS LAND. / London, Published Dec 1, 1824 by J. Souter. 73, St.Pauls Church Yard.'.

Matrix size

17.7 x 27.7 cm (image)

Edition information

edition of 250

Subject categories

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book | Australia, Art period: Colonial, Tasmania

Subject description

Landscape of Roseneath Ferry (now Austins Ferry) looking south-east towards Claremont and across the Derwent River to Mount Direction, Tasmania.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

34540

Creators

Lycett, Joseph. | (1775–1828) Australian | English | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025