Primary Artist

J.G. Austin & Co. (1836–1837)

Title

Plan showing the site for the new government house

Source

The Colonist; A weekly jornal of politics, commerce, agriculture. Volume 1. Sydney; Henry Bull, 1835-1836

Page or Plate number

facing p.290

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),

Date made

1836

Place made

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

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

planographic

Technique

lithograph, printed in black ink, from one stone

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower centre below image in black ink, 'I. G. Austin & Co.' No date. Printed lower right within image in black ink, 'Plan shewing the Site for the / New Government House, Public Offices, / the Circular Quay + improvements of Streets connected therewith'. Printed lower centre below image in black ink, 'PRESENTED BY THE EDITOR OF THE COLINIST TO HIS SUBSCRIBERS GRATIS'.

Matrix size

16.2 x 27.4 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Legacy id

160661

Creators

J.G. Austin & Co. | (1836–1837) Australian | Organisation | lithographer

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025