Primary Artist

Eugene Von Guérard (1811–1901)

Title

Cataracts near Launceston, Tasmania

Date made

1866 – (1866 - 68)

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 10134a

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

planographic

Technique

lithograph, printed in colour, from multiple stones [or plates]

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower left, 'Eug. v. Guerard'. Not dated. Printed lower centre below image in yellow ink, 'CATARACTS NEAR LAUNCESTON (TASMANIA)'.

Matrix size

32.2 x 47.8 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Subject description

Landscape of Cataract Gorge formed by the South Esk River, Launceston, Tasmania. River banks lined with basalt rock.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

84861

Creators

von Guérard, Eugene | (1811–1901) Australian | Austrian | Male | artist