Portrait of Perry, the Black.
Primary Artist
Charles Rodius (1802–1860)
Title
Portrait of Perry, the Black.
Date made
6 October 1849 (first noted)Place made
Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
planographic
Technique
lithograph, printed in black ink, from one stone
Edition information
print-run unknown; published uncoloured and coloured ('coloured prints two and sixpence, uncoloured eighteen pence')
Subject description
A portrait of Afro-Caribbean John Parry (1819-1867), known in England for his feats in pedestrianism and prize-fighting who boxed under the name of Perry the Black. Charged for passing forged bank notes he was transported to Australia in 1848. In the colony he quickly became renowned for his pugilist prowess.
Country of context
Australia
Legacy id
1000015168
Creators
Rodius, Charles. | (1802–1860) Australian | German | Male | artist
Last Updated
18 Jan 2026