Graeme Davision (1 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Book condition is fine. Soft cover. 1st edition, published 2007. Book boards are clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. Over-all a great looking book and a neat copy. See photos. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight exceed 500gram. Actual weigh of the books in 0.801. Sydney Views 1788-1888 is a significant collection and exhibition of 144 historical artworks documenting Sydney's growth from a tentative 1790s colonial outpost to a confident 1888 centenary metropolis. Curated from the private Beat Knoblauch collection, these topographical prints and panoramas trace the city's evolution through engravings and illustrations. Key Aspects of the Collection: Historical Documentation: The works act as "armchair traveler" guidebooks, showcasing Sydney Cove, early settlers, flora, fauna, and Indigenous inhabitants before photography, according to New South Books. Evolution of Sydney: The collection highlights the transformation of the city, focusing on the growth from a small convict settlement to a bustling Victorian city with grand architecture by 1888.Exhibition & Publication: The material was featured in an exhibition by the Historic Houses Trust (now Museums of History NSW) and published in a book curated by Susan Hunt and Graeme Davison .Key Artists: The collection features work by various artists who documented the rapid development of the city .Digital Comparison: The exhibition featured interactive technology, allowing viewers to compare 19th-century views with modern panoramas of Sydney Cove.…