Figure drawn on the roof of cave, discovered March 26th

Title

Figure drawn on the roof of cave, discovered March 26th

Source

Grey, George. 'Journals of two expeditions of discovery in north-west and Western Australia during the years 1837, 38 and 39'. London: T & W Boone, 1841

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 3228

Date made

1841

Place made

T & W Boone, London, Greater London, England View on map Close map

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Category

Print

Print type

planographic

Technique

lithograph, printed in red ink, from one stone; hand-coloured

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower centre, 'NO1, FIGURE DRAWN ON THE ROOF OF CAVE DISCD MARCH 26TH / Published by T & W Boone, London.'

Matrix size

14.3 x 8.6 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject categories

Aboriginal Australians | Australia, Exploration: Inland

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

72723

Creators

UNKNOWN LITHOGRAPHER | English | lithographer

Grey, George. | (1812–1898) English | Male | print after

Grey, George. | (1812–1898) English | Male | author

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025

Impressions

Collection

National Gallery of Australia | 88.391

State

published state

Impression

undesignated impression as issued

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