A remarkable hand-coloured engraving titled "Pennantian Parrot," sourced from the significant first edition of "The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay; with an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson & Norfolk Island" published in 1789. The publication stands as a cornerstone in Australian colonial history, documenting the early encounters between European settlers and the natural environment of this new world.
This particular plate is the first illustration of Australia’s “Crimson Rosella”. Illustrated by John Latham.
A fine coloured examples of this important plate.
Provenance: Collection of William, Duke of Bedford.
Details
- Date: 1789
- Author: Arthur Philip; London, England
- Size: 28cm x 21cm
- Medium: Copperplate engraving with recent hand-colouring
Condition
Excellent; Excellent condition, clear impression with strong, recent colouring.
Penantian Parrot (Crimson Rosella) - Arthur Philip
Penantian Parrot (Crimson Rosella) - Arthur Philip
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A remarkable hand-coloured engraving titled "Pennantian Parrot," sourced from the significant first edition of "The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay; with an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson & Norfolk Island" published in 1789. The publication stands as a cornerstone in Australian colonial history, documenting the early encounters between European settlers and the natural environment of this new world.
This particular plate is the first illustration of Australia’s “Crimson Rosella”. Illustrated by John Latham.
A fine coloured examples of this important plate.
Provenance: Collection of William, Duke of Bedford.
Details
- Date: 1789
- Author: Arthur Philip; London, England
- Size: 28cm x 21cm
- Medium: Copperplate engraving with recent hand-colouring
Condition
Excellent; Excellent condition, clear impression with strong, recent colouring.
