Primary Artist

George Cooke (1781–1834)

Title

View of Sydney and the mouth of the Parramatta.

Date made

1 December 1811 (imprint)

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in black ink, from one copper plate; subsequently hand-coloured in water-colour

Text printed from matrix

Published in Pinkerton, John. 'A general collection of the best and most interesting voyages of all parts of the world', London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1812.
Copied from the engraving by Victor Pillement in Francois Peron, 'Voyage de decouvertes aux terres australes', Paris: Arthus Bertrand, 1807, plate 19. The French expedition was in Port Jackson from June to November 1802.

Matrix size

13.1 x 17.6 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

82236

Creators

Cooke, George. | (1781–1834) English | Male | artist

Last Updated

28 Oct 2025