Rushcutter's Bay at low water
Lithographer
S. Sedgfield
Illustrator
William Henry Raworth
Datec 1880
Object number00000861
NameLithograph
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 194 x 340 mm
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionA lithograph by S.Sedgfield based on a drawing by William Henry Raworth of Rushcutters Bay at low tide.
This view of the now busy Rushcutters Bay depicts Darling Point when only a few large homes. In the background can be seen the spire of St Mark's Church while on foreshore is a fisherman pulling in his net on the present day site of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
HistoryWilliam Henry Raworth arrived in New Zealand at Lyttelton on the SIR JOHN SEYMOUR as a surveyor. He worked in Christchurch and is primarily recognised for his romantic landscapes.
Raworth could never stay still, his migrations were frequent and his residence anywhere rarely exceeded three years. He shifted between New Zealand, Australia and England throughout his career, and may have also lived in the Middle East for a year. He was never without notice and work as a painter though, and held regular solo exhibitions and taught art in both New Zealand and Australia.(http://www.daao.org.au/bio/william-h-raworth/)SignificanceWilliam Henry Raworth painted views of New Zealand and Australia and was active 1850's through to 1900's.
Samuel J Hood Studio
July 1931
