Primary Artist

F.R. Nixon (1817–1860)

Title

The port, Mount Lofty.

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 right within image in black ink, 'FR Nixon'. Printed lower left within image, '45'. TiPnted lower centre below image in black ink, 'The Port. (Mt Lofty.)'.

Matrix size

11.6 x 22.7 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition unknown, 93 subscribers names printed on back wrapper

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Legacy id

150491

Creators

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

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025