Indigenous People of King George's Harbour and Jervis Bay, New Holland, 1836
€ 230
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1836
Sheet size
34.2 × 25.2 cm (13.5 × 9.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14025-8
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Condition Report: Marginal foxing and light toning, with minor handling wear at edges. The image remains sharp and detailed, showcasing strong contrasts. Overall in very good condition.
About this sheet
This lithograph, circa 1836, presents two detailed scenes of Indigenous life in New Holland (modern-day Australia), specifically at King George's Harbour and Jervis Bay. The upper panel features three male figures—one holding a spear, another draped in a cloak, and a third proudly displaying a fish. In the background, a group of Indigenous people can be seen engaged in daily activities, adding depth to this cultural representation.
The lower panel depicts a more intimate grouping of three individuals, including a young woman and two men. Their attire consists of traditional cloaks and draped garments, emphasizing the simplicity and practicality of their clothing. The figures are shown in naturalistic poses, with one seated on a rock and another leaning casually against a tree. Their expressions and gestures convey a sense of calm and connection to their environment.
Created by Louis Auguste de Sainson as part of Dumont d’Urville’s expedition, this lithograph was later included in Brodtmann’s Entdeckungs, Reise der Franzosischen Corvette Astrolabe. It serves as both an ethnographic study and a visual document of early encounters between Europeans and Indigenous Australians.
Condition Report: Marginal foxing and light toning, with minor handling wear at edges. The image remains sharp and detailed, showcasing strong contrasts. Overall in very good condition.
