Primary Artist

F.R. Nixon (1817–1860)

Title

The plains from Glen Osmond Mine, Adelaide.

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, from one plate

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower centre within image in black ink, 'FR Nixon'. Printed lower right within image, '1845' Printed lower centre below image in black ink, 'The Plains fm. Glen Osmond Mine. (Adelaide)'.

Matrix size

13.0 x 21.6 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition unknown, 93 subscribers names printed on back wrapper

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Legacy id

150490

Creators

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

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025