Primary Artist

Walter George Mason (1820–1866)

Title

A view of Botany Bay, Cook's River from Norwood on the Parramatta railway.

Source

The Australian Picture pleasure book, illustrating the scenery, architecture historical events, natural history, public characters, Etc., of Australia. Engraved, selected, and arranged by Walter G. Mason.

Date made

1857

Place made

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

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

relief

Technique

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

Text printed from matrix

Printed title lower centre below image in black ink, 'A VIEW OF BOTANY BAY, COOK'S RIVER, &c., FROM NORWOOD, ON THE PARRAMATTA RAILWAY.' Printed lower right within image, 'W.M.' No date.

Matrix size

13.7 x 29.7 cm (printed image (irregular))

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Legacy id

160714

Creators

Mason, Walter George. | (1820–1866) English | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025