Primary Artist

Thomas Bewick (1753–1828)

Title

The Kanguroo.

Date made

1790

Place made

Newcastle upon Tyne, England View on map Close map

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),

Category

Print

Print type

relief

Technique

wood-engraving, printed in black ink, from one block

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower centre below image in letterpress, 'THE KANGUROO'.

Matrix size

6.5 x 8.0 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject category

Australia, Animal: Kangaroo

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

42234

Creators

Bewick, Thomas | (1753–1828) English | Male | artist

Stubbs, George. | (1724–1806) English | Male | print after

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025