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Crystal Brook, in the Cape Otway Ranges

Crystal Brook, in the Cape Otway Ranges
 (c. 1876)

Medium
albumen silver photograph
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1988
© Public Domain
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
albumen silver photograph
Measurements
13.5 × 19.0 cm
Inscription
printed in ink on support l.c.: CRYSTAL BROOK, IN THE CAPE OTWAY RANGES. / COPYRIGHT REGISTERED.
printed in ink on support reverse c.: VIEWS OF VICTORIA. / (GENERAL SERIES.) / No. 53. / CRYSTAL BROOK, IN THE CAPE OTWAY RANGES. / The subject of the present illustration was discovered by one of our operators whilst exploring the Cape / in search of scenery. It is situated about four miles from the coast, and is surrounded by dense foilage on the / one side, and rocky boulders on the other. This spot being unknown to the settlers, the title we have given to it / is highly suggestive of such a romantic and secluded spot.
printed in ink on support reverse l.c.l.: N.J. CAIRE, Photo.
printed in ink on support reverse l.c.: ANGLO-AUSTRALASIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY.
printed in ink on support reverse l.c.r.: No. 2 Sherwood Street, Richmond
Accession Number
PH106.50-1988
Department
Australian Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1988
© Public Domain
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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