Primary Artist

James Ross (1786–1838)

Title

A breakfast in the bush.

Date made

1830

Place made

Nipaluna / Hobart, Tasmania, Australia View on map Close map

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 1366

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in black ink, from one plate

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower centre below image in black ink, '(A Breakfast in the Bush.)'.

Matrix size

3.2 x 4.0 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Subject description

Three men, two sitting and one standing, cooking food on a spit over an open camp fire.

Legacy id

152018

Last Updated

24 Nov 2025