Relief prints, Thomas Baines et al, An Explorer's Camp, Circa 1875

Historical information

From 'Australia' by Edwin Carton Booth. Thomas Baines joined Augustus Gregory as official artist and storekeeper, in the expedition across northern Australia between 1855-1857 sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society to evaluate the northern area of Australia for suitability as a colonial settlement. The Baines River was named after him.

Significance

The item is socially and artistically significant as it is a very early image of Northern Australia.

Physical description

Framed black and white etching depicting a cap site located near the ocean.

Inscriptions & markings

Artist T. Baines - J.J. Crew. From 'Australia' by Edwin Carton Booth. Thomas Baines joined Augustus Gregory as official artist and storekeeper, in the expedition across northern Australia between 1855-1857 sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society to evaluate the northern area of Australia for suitability as a colonial settlement. The Baines River was named after him.

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