Sydney (Australie)

The engraving depicts an early view of Sydney Harbour as seen from the north shore, with Saint James’s Church prominently positioned at the centre. To its right is Bennelong Point, the future site of the Sydney Opera House. It was engrved by Jacques-Marie Aubert, printed by Pierre-Jean Gilquin, and Louis Dupain, and published in Paris by François-Louis Dufour, Jean-Baptiste Mulat, and André Boulanger.

Same image as entry 414

Mapmaker

Aubert, Gilquin Dupain (1789–1847)

This state

1825

Technique

Steel engraving

Map ID

409

Rarity

R2 Very rare - one or two copies appear on the market