Church of St. Augustine - Balmain near Sydney.
Primary Artist
John J. Fitzsimons (1806–1872)
Title
Church of St. Augustine - Balmain near Sydney.
Date made
7 November 1850 (noted in press)Place made
Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
planographic
Text printed from matrix
printed lower centre immediately below image, 'J. Fitzsimons : York St.'
printed lower right within image, 'St. AUGUSTINE / 1850'.
printed lower centre below image, CHURCH OF ST AUGUSTINE - BALMAIN NEAR SYDNEY.'.
Edition information
print-run unknown
Production notes
For a reproduction of this lithograph see, Brian Andrews, 'St Augustine of Hippo’s Church, Balmain, New South Wales', http://www.thepuginsociety.co.uk/uploads/2/0/5/6/20562880/balmain_essay.pdf
Subject description
The plan for the church was derived from one by Augustus Pugin. The lithograph was probably drawn from the plan, the Church was not opened until 5 May 1851.
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Fitzsimons, John J. | (1806–1872) Australian | Irish | Male | lithographer
Last Updated
14 Jul 2026
Impressions
Collection
National Library of Australia | PIC Drawer 2532 #S1843
State
published state
Impression
undesignated impression
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