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Illustrated London News 1889 Scenes: Canada and New South Wales Hand-Colored
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Title: Illustrated London News 1889 Scenes: Canada and New South Wales
Description: This hand-colored woodcut engraving, published in the Illustrated London News on February 16, 1889, vividly portrays a collection of scenes from Canada and New South Wales. These illustrations, crafted by the publication’s renowned special artist Melton Prior, capture dynamic moments of life and progress during the late 19th century, blending Canadian and Australian landscapes and cultural snapshots in a single plate.
The top half showcases life in Canada. The left scene features "Dick Jessop's Sporting Lodge" on Trout Lake, near Sudbury, Canada—a rustic log cabin gathering point. The right scene offers a glimpse of Sudbury's principal street, illustrating a bustling town just four years old, reflecting the rapid development of communities along the Canadian Pacific Railway.
The lower half transitions to New South Wales, Australia. The central scenes include "Old Argyle-Cut, Sydney," depicting a busy thoroughfare carved from sandstone rock, and "Woodford House, in the Blue Mountains," a pastoral setting highlighting rural tranquility. The bottom scene, "Steam Tram-Cars in North-Street, Sydney," is especially striking, showing the chaotic yet progressive introduction of steam-powered transportation in an urban setting, complete with horse-drawn carriages and a bustling street atmosphere.
The attention to detail in the woodcut and its vibrant hand coloring make this piece particularly engaging. It not only highlights the technological and societal advancements of the late 1800s but also captures the distinct charm and diversity of two regions—Canada and Australia—on opposite ends of the British Empire.
This print serves as an excellent historical artifact for collectors interested in Victorian-era publications, colonial history, or the global reach of British influence during the 19th century. The combination of everyday life and industrial progress creates a vivid tableau of a transformative era.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.83 in (40.2 cm)Width: 11.19 in (28.4 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1889
- Condition:Condition: very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Few light folding lines. On the reverse illustrations of English Homes (Woburn Abbey). Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13839-31stDibs: LU3054343054942
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