Primary Artist

F.R. Nixon (1817–1860)

Title

The SA company's mill on the Torrens, N. view.

Date made

1845

Place made

Tarntanya / Adelaide, South Australia, Australia View on map Close map

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 4124

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etching, printed in black ink, each from one plate

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower left within image in black ink, 'FR Nixon / 1845'. Printed lower centre below image in black ink, 'The S.A. COS' Mill on the Torrens, N. View.'

Matrix size

13.8 x 22.2 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition unknown, 93 subscribers names printed on back wrapper

Subject categories

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book | Architecture

Subject description

View of the South Australian Company steam flower mill on the bank of the Torrens River constructed in 1842.

Legacy id

150487

Creators

Nixon, F.R. | (1817–1860) English | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025