Primary Artist

George Cooke (1781–1834)

Title

View of Sydney and the mouth of the Parramatta.

Source

Pinkerton, John. A general collection of the best and most interesting voyages ... London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Browne, 1812

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),

Date made

1 December 1811 (imprint)

Place made

London, Greater London, England View on map Close map

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in black ink, from one copper plate; subsequently hand-coloured in water-colour

Text printed from matrix

printed lower centre below image, 'Engraved by George Cooke. / View of Sydney and the Mouth of the Parramatta. / London Pubd. by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster Row, Decr. 1.1812.'.

Matrix size

13.1 x 17.6 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Production notes

Published in Pinkerton, John. 'A general collection of the best and most interesting voyages of all parts of the world', London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1812.
Copied from the engraving by Victor Pillement in Francois Peron, 'Voyage de decouvertes aux terres australes', Paris: Arthus Bertrand, 1807, plate 19. The French expedition was in Port Jackson from June to November 1802.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

82236

Creators

Cooke, George. | (1781–1834) English | Male | engraver

Last Updated

30 Jan 2026