Collection Item
Billy Blue "The Old Commodore" 1834
Image is the same size as DL Pd 17, but plate size differs.
"That talented draftsman, Mr Rodius, has completed a most excellent picture of ... Billy Blue ... It is a copper plate engraving ...the likeness altogether is most remarkable." -- Sydney Gazette, 26 Jul. 1834, p. 2.
Printed at lower right "C Rodius / 1834". Publisher's imprint "Goddard. Publisher. Sydney"
Stamp, "W.D" in red ink, of Sir William Dixson, in lower left corner.
Call Number:
DL Pe 4
Published date:
1834