Primary Artist

John Carmichael (1811–1857)

Title

Title Page: Lighthouse from the open sea.

Source

Carmichael, John. Select Views of Sydney, New South Wales. Drawn and engraved by John Carmichael. Sydney, A. Hill, 1829.

Date made

1829

Place made

Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 1250

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in black ink, from one plate

Text printed from matrix

Printed text above image, 'SELECT VIEWS / of / Sydney' Printed text below image, 'NEW SOUTH WALES / Drawn and Engraved by John Carmichael / Sydney'. Printed title lower centre within image in black ink, 'LIGHTHOUSE FROM THE OPEN SEA'..

Matrix size

19.0 x 13.0 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject categories

Australia, Art period: Colonial, New South Wales | Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Legacy id

152705

Creators

Hill, Arthur. | (1826–1834) Australian | Male | printer

Carmichael, John. | (1811–1857) Australian | Scottish | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025