Historical information

Victor COBB (14 August 1876-02 December 1945)
Born Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria

Cobb's reputation rests on a large oeuvre of etchings, built up during his lifetime and depicting with meticulous accuracy the architectural splendour of Melbourne's colleges and churches, vistas of the city, the tea-tree patterned foreshore and the outer areas of bush and countryside. State galleries hold many examples of his work. (http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/cobb-victor-ernest-5698)



This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.

Physical description

Framed limited edition etching of a street scene where an archway over road leads to the Cobb & Co. stables. These scene depicted is possibly in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.

Gift of the National Trust of Australia (Western Australia)

Inscriptions & markings

Incised in plate l.l.: "The approach to the old Stables / - of Cobb & Co." / Victor Cobb 1926./ (no relation) inscribed in pencil l.l.: Victor Cobb
inscribed in pencil l.c.: "Approach to the old Stables of Cobb & Co. / Melbourne
inscribed in pencil l.r.: 3?/85.