Primary Artist

James Ross (1786–1838)

Title

A breakfast in the bush.

Physical description

Published in the 'Hobart Town Courier', 12 December 1829. Published in 1830, 1831 and 1832, Ross Almanacks.

Date made

1830

Place made

Nipaluna / Hobart, Tasmania, Australia View on map Close map

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 1366

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

wood-engraving, printed in black ink, from one plate

Text printed from matrix

printed lower centre below image in letterpress, '(A Breakfast in the Bush.)'.

Matrix size

3.2 x 4.0 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print-run unknown

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Subject description

Three men, two sitting and one standing, cooking food on a spit over an open camp fire.

Legacy id

152018

Last Updated

18 May 2026