Title

Outline of the settled part of Van Diemen's Land.

Source

The Van Diemen's Land anniversary and Hobart Town almanack for the year 1831. With embellishments. Hobart: James Ross, 1831.

Date made

1831

Place made

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

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 1492

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

etching, printed in black ink, from one plate; hand coloured

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower right below image in black ink 'C. Bruce Eng.r'. Printed upper centre within image in black ink, 'OUTLINE / of the Settled Part of / VAN DIEMEN'S LAND / Engraved to Illusrtrate the Statistical / View of the Island in the Van Die- / men's Land Anniversary for / the Year 1831.'.

Matrix size

9.6 x 6.2 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject categories

Australia, Art period: Colonial, Tasmania | Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book | Map

Legacy id

152037

Creators

Bruce, Charles. | (1807–1851) Australian | Scottish | Male | engraver

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025