Australian Aborigines making a bark canoe
Artist
Ellis Rowan
Date1886
Object number00001837
NameEngraving
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 116 x 169 mm
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionEngraved illustration from a book, the engraving is titled 'Australian Aborigines making a bark canoe' by Ellis Rowen.SignificanceEllis Rowen was one of Australia’s most significant botanical artists, winning worldwide recognition for both her artistic and scientific style. On her travels throughout Australia she occasionally painted landscape scenes as well.
