Marston Homestead the property of James March. Emu Plains 34 ms. from Sydney N.S.W. / drawn by C.G.S...
Marston Homestead the property of James March. Emu Plains 34 ms. from Sydney N.S.W. / drawn by C.G.S. Hirst (dal vero) July 1871
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Author / Creator
Date
July 1871
Call Numbers
V/113
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Physical Description
Contents
Drawings - 24.8 x 31 cm., on mount 35 x 41.2 cm. - pen, ink and watercolour
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Copying Conditions
Out of copyright : Artist died before 1955
Please acknowledge: : Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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Scope and Contents
Contents
A detailed representation of a modest weatherboard colonial dwelling. In the background a viaduct and steam train; a frieze of animals (including an emu and a kangaroo) and a seated aboriginal figure sit across the foreground.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Marston Homestead the property of James March. Emu Plains 34 ms. from Sydney N.S.W. / drawn by C.G.S. Hirst (dal vero) July 1871
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Little is known about Hirst. It is said he was an itinerant painter, possibly because of his somewhat naive style. He seems to have mainly painted house portraits, other examples of Brisbane and Ipswich residences are held by the State Library of Queensland and the National Library of Australia respectively. Both of these appear to be 1880s works....
Signature / Inscriptions
Titled, signed and dated at lower edge
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased from Bonhams, London, Sale 11960, Travel and Topographical Pictures, Lot No: 10, May 2005
Administrative / Biographical history
James March immigrated to Australia with his family on board the `Herefordshire' in 1857, when aged 40. In The Official post office directory of New South Wales (Bailliere's) 1867, March is listed as a carpenter; a trade he continued for many years at Emu Plains.
Reference:
Immigration. Index to assisted immigrants arriving Sydney and Ne...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
V/113
Record Identifier
nM73dAAY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nM73dAAY
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Reference code
239891
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