View of Millers Point, Parramatta River from the Flagstaff, Sydney, 1858-59.

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Stereoscopic albumen print photograph, each individual image 80 x 77 mm (arched format), original plain greyish buff mount 84 x 172 mm, verso with studio label printed in blue Stereoscopic Views of Sydney and Environs by W. Hetzer, Photographic Artist, 287 George Street, Sydney, N.S.W. and an accompanying contemporary caption in ink Millers Point Parramatta River, from the Flagstaff, Sydney ; both albumen prints have some very light marks in the sky area of the image, but are otherwise in fine condition, with good tonal range and sharp detail; the mount is free from foxing. This view looks northwest over Millers Point from Flagstaff Hill, with the upper portions of buildings along Kent Street most notably the Lord Nelson Hotel at right in the middle ground. A little to the left and beyond the Lord Nelson we can make out the sign on the side of the Whalers Arms Hotel, on the corner of Lower Fort Street and Windmill Street. William Hetzer had arrived in Sydney from Germany in 1850. With his wife Thekla as his assistant, Hetzer was active as a professional photographer in Sydney from this date until the Hetzers departure from the colony in 1867. From 1858 Hetzer pioneered the stereoscopic albumen print photograph in Australia, and in 1860 was also among the first Australian photographers to experiment with and promote the carte de visite. His studio premises were located at 287 George Street from 1859. Hetzer s stereoscopic photographs are among the earliest outdoor views of Syd

• Binding: Hardcover

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