Evocative Scenes from King George's Harbour (modern-day Albany, Australia), 1836
€ 210
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
Fair
Reference
BG-14025-9
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
Marginal toning and light foxing, with minor edge wear. Both panels remain clean and detailed, with sharp contrasts. Overall in very good condition, but a tear and a small hole in the bottom part, not into the image. Study the images carefully.
About this sheet
This lithograph, circa 1836, offers two evocative scenes from King George's Harbour (modern-day Albany, Western Australia), showcasing the natural beauty and daily life surrounding this coastal region during Dumont d'Urville’s expedition aboard the Astrolabe.
The upper panel presents a sweeping view of a serene lake near King George's Bay. The landscape features lush vegetation and gently rolling hills under a vast sky. In the foreground, European explorers interact with the environment, accompanied by a dog. Their presence is juxtaposed with the untouched natural surroundings, emphasizing the exploratory spirit of the era.
The lower panel depicts the watering place of the Astrolabe, a crucial site for resupplying during maritime expeditions. Indigenous figures and European sailors are shown collaborating along the shoreline, with small boats docked nearby. The scene highlights the practicalities of 19th-century exploration while capturing the spirit of cultural interaction and mutual dependence.
Created by Louis Auguste de Sainson, this lithograph was included in Brodtmann’s Entdeckungs, Reise der Franzosischen Corvette Astrolabe. It vividly illustrates the landscapes and human connections that defined these voyages of discovery.
Condition Report: Marginal toning and light foxing, with minor edge wear. Both panels remain clean and detailed, with sharp contrasts. Overall in very good condition, but a tear and a small hole in the bottom part, not into the image.
