Item 5: [View of the harbour towards Shark Island], 1853 / drawn by Jacob Janssen
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Item 5: [View of the harbour towards Shark Island], 1853 / drawn by Jacob Janssen
Item 5: [View of the harbour towards Shark Island], 1853 / drawn by Jacob Janssen
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Date
1853
Call Numbers
PXD 1493/Item 5
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Physical Description
Contents
1 drawing - 26 x 35 cm. - watercolour
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Copying Conditions
Out of copyright : Artist died before 1955
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Scope and Contents
Contents
1 watercolour by Jacob Janssen of a view of Sydney Harbour towards Shark Island. The view is taken from the shore line of the eastern suburbs and in the centre foreground Janssen has placed two cows, with two sets of men conversing whilst ships pass in and out of the Sydney port. Middle Head and North Head can be seen in the distance.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Item 5: [View of the harbour towards Shark Island], 1853 / drawn by Jacob Janssen
Notes
Signature / Inscriptions
Signed and dated middle lower left: 'J. Janssen, 1853'.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PXD 1493/Item 5
Record Identifier
9qoa0v51
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9qoa0v51
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Reference code
9623550
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