Primary Artist

William Moffitt (1802–1873)

Title

Trade card: W. Moffitt. Bookseller and stationer.

Date made

1834 – c.1836

Place made

Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in black ink, from one copper plate

Matrix size

14.8 x 10.0 cm (plate-mark)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject description

Business card for bookseller and stationer. Design features classical monument decorated with columns, banner, candles, centurians, Grecian urns, framed painting, palette and mandolin.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

10335

Creators

Moffitt, William. | (1802–1873) Australian | English | Male | artist

Moffitt, William. | (1802–1873) Australian | English | Male | engraver

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025