John Jenkins. Aged 26. Executed at Sydney, Novr 10th 1834.
Primary Artist
Charles Rodius (1802–1860)
Title
John Jenkins. Aged 26. Executed at Sydney, Novr 10th 1834.
Date made
14 November 1834 (first noted)Place made
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map
Category
Print type
planographic
Text printed from matrix
printer lower centre below image, 'John Jenkins. / Aged 26. / EXECUTED at SYDNEY, / Novr. 10th. 1834. / for the MURDER of / Dr. Robt. Wardell. / Austin Litho. Sydney.'.
Matrix size
12.5 x 16.0 cm (printed image)
Edition information
print run unknown
Production notes
The trial of John Jenkins took place on 7 November 1834 and he was executed three days later on the 10th. Rodius drew the image in the courtroom. The drawing was exhibited on 13 November, and the lithograph was reviewed on 14 November 1834.
Subject description
A double portrait of the murderer John Jenkins (1814-1834), in profile and three-quarter view.
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Rodius, Charles. | (1802–1860) Australian | German | Male | artist
Austin, J.G. | (1812–1884) Australian | English | Male | printer
Last Updated
21 Dec 2025
Impressions
Collection
National Library of Australia | PIC Drawer 4069 #U2171 NK9686
State
published state
Impression
undesignated impression
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