hetzer william 1850 67 (5 Ergebnisse)

Stereoscopic albumen print photograph, each individual image 76 x 71 mm (arch-top format), original plain white mount 84 x 172 mm, recto with an erroneouslithographically printed caption 'Wooloomooloo [sic] Bay, Pott's Point, Sydney'; verso blank; both albumen prints are in fine condition, although a little dark; the mount is very clean and stable. An insect-damaged example of this stereoscopic photograph is held in the SLNSW collection (PXB 334/no. 3), where it is attributed to William Hetzer and assigned the date 1858-59. What has not been previously noted about this image, however, is that it clearly relates to a carte de visite photograph in the AGNSW collection (Accession number 585.2014), of which we have provided an image for comparative purposes. Both photographs were taken in exactly the same spot, the camera pointing in the same direction. The AGNSW carte, which is approximately dated to 1865 (but which could well be earlier), bears a fully contemporary inscription on the verso: 'Australian scenery, Middle Harbour, Port Jackson.' A Middle Harbour location is obviously correct; the scene - a muddy foreshore at the head of a narrow inlet - has nothing to do with Woolloomooloo or Potts Point. We believe these photographs were possibly taken at the head of Willoughby Bay, looking north from what is today Primrose Park, with Folly Point on the left and Cremorne on the right. This was a just short walk along Willoughby Creek from Willoughby Falls, a popular spot in the nineteenth century for picnickers, artists and photographers. The treeline on the left is at a similar height in both photographs, suggesting that the pair are likely to have been taken within the space of only a year or two; the logs have moved around in the mud (probably dragged by human hands as much as by the tides), but otherwise the scenes are eerily similar, with the notable exception of the tidal pool and its sublime reflection of the young girl in the AGNSW carte. What is perhaps most noteworthy though, is the fact that in both images the photographer has placed two figures in precisely the same positions, which prompts the question: did Hetzer take both this stereoscopic photograph and the anonymous AGNSW carte de visite? In 2015 the AGNSW carte was included in its major exhibition The Photograph and Australia. The photograph featured as the frontispiece plate in the eponymously titled catalogue (Sydney : AGNSW, 2015, p. 8), and was voted by visitors the most popular photograph in the exhibition.

Stereoscopic albumen print photograph, each individual image 80 x 77 mm (arched format), original plain grey mount 84 x 172 mm, verso with fully contemporary inscription in ink 'Circular Quay' (but lacking Hetzer's printed label)and an accompanying contemporary caption in ink 'Circular Quay'; both of the prints are strong and have excellent tonal range; the mount is clean and stable. This rare, very early photographic view of Circular Quay from The Rocks was taken in the first half of 1859 by Sydney photographer William Hetzer. The view looks east across Campbell?s Wharf, where a sailing ship is moored, towards Government House in the distance. Another example, with Hetzer's printed label on the reverse that readsStereoscopic Views of Sydney and Environs by W. Hetzer, Photographic Artist, 287 George Street, Sydney, N.S.W., is held in the Historic Houses Trust'sCaroline Simpson Library & Research Collection. 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 Sydney.He was the first photographer to attempt to make a comprehensive record of the buildings, streetscapes and topography of this rapidly developing metropolis with its distinctive and majestic natural setting. From late 1858 until 1863, Hetzer produced a significant number of such views which proved immensely popular with the public. The series titled Stereoscopic Views of Sydney and Environswas first offered by subscription in September 1858, with an initial set of 36 views. During 1859 Hetzer added to the series; the following journalist's review inThe Sydney Morning Herald, 13 May 1859, states that there were 'now upwards of sixty slides' commercially available, which included the present view of Circular Quay, looking east: 'The introduction here ofphotography,bygentlemenwho had attained eminence as artists in other countries, has enabled us to secure, on comparatively easyterms, many enchanting representations oflocalscenery, andpicturesofother subjects, which,but for the cultivationofthat art, wouldbe entirely beyond the reachofall excepta fewofour more affluent citizens. Some monthsago,we introduced to public notice a number of photographic stereoscopic viewsof Sydneyanditsenvirons, just then completedbyMr. W.Hetzer.The series now numbers upwardsofsixty slides, which comprise a successionofviewsforming two or threecomplete panoramas, with many detached picturesofnooks andcornersofbushandrook scenery,ofextreme beautyandinterest. Commencing at the entranceofour noble port,wehave a fine viewoftheGap, which will ever be remembered in connectionwith the lossofthe Dunbar ; then the SouthandNorth Heads, Port Jackson, Watson's Bay ; theharbour from Fort Macquarie, Government House,SydneyCove, the Mariners' Church, Dawes'Battery, Circular Quay (east), bird's-eye viewoftheharbour from Cumberland-street North, also Campbll's Wharf; from the Flagstaffviewsare givenofBalmain, Miller's Point,andParramatta River, Fortstreet,Sydney(east), all the principal churches, theFitz-Roy Dry Dock, at the time H. M. S. Herald wasthere undergoing a thorough overhauling ; the variousbanksandpublic buildings, there being two printsofthe University amongst the number ; from BalmaintwoviewsofSydneyhave been taken ; there is also aviewofBalmainandoneofPyrmont; going downthe harbour again, someofthe baysandindentationsare introduced ; not the least interesting portionofthe series is that which shows the streets, of which six only have been taken as yet, viz.,George-street, Bent-street,andthe Australian Club ;Macquarie-street (twoviews),showing prominentlythe Australian Library, the Free Church, land CouncilChambers ; Bridge-street, with the Exchange as a prominent feature;andHunter-street from George-street,with the premisesoftheSydneyMorning Herald inthe perspective. To colonists at home theseviewswill prove a great treat : and accordingly, weunderstand that the demand for complete sets, as they appear, has been very great .'.

Stereoscopic albumen print photograph, each individual image 80 x 77 mm (arched format), original plain greyish buff mount 84 x 172 mm, versowith 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 'George St. / Commercial Bank - Bank of N.S. Wales'; both albumen prints are in fine condition, with good tonal range and sharp detail; the mount is free from foxing. This view looks north along George Street. It was taken from an elevated vantage point on the east side of the street - apparently the balcony of the building adjacent to the Post Office, one of the columns of which frames the image on the right. On the west side of the street, in the left foreground and standing on the corner of Barrack Lane, isthe original David Jones building built in 1838; on the opposite corner of Barrack Lane stands the magnificent Palazzo-style Commercial Bank, whose façade was removed piecemeal in 1923 and reconstructed on the grounds of the University of Sydney; and a little further north, on the corner of Wynyard Street at the bottom end of Martin Place, stands the Bank of New South Wales, which was demolished in 1923. 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 Sydney.He was the first photographer to attempt to make a comprehensive record of the buildings, streetscapes and topography of this rapidly developing metropolis with its distinctive and majestic natural setting. From late 1858 until 1863, Hetzer produced a significant number of such views which proved immensely popular with the public. The series titled Stereoscopic Views of Sydney and Environswas first offered by subscription in September 1858, with an initial set of 36 views. During 1859 Hetzer added to the series; a journalist's review inThe Sydney Morning Herald, 13 May 1859, stated that there were 'now upwards of sixty slides' commercially available, and that 'not the least interesting portionofthe series is that which shows the streets, of which six only have been taken as yet, viz.,George-street, Bent-street,andthe Australian Club ;Macquarie-street (twoviews),showing prominentlythe Australian Library, the Free Church, and CouncilChambers ; Bridge-street, with the Exchange as a prominent feature;andHunter-street from George-street,with the premisesoftheSydneyMorning Herald inthe perspective.' We can locate only two institutional copies of this Hetzer stereoview. One is in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia (NGA 83.3665.143), but its catalogue entry does not suggest a specific date. The other is in the collection of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney (87/1019-12); curator Geoff Barker is of the opinion that the view 'is one of the later sets of William Hetzer's stereoviews', and he dates it to between 1860 and 1863 (MAAS). MAAS also holds another Hetzer stereoview (P3145-6), taken from almost the same spot, but at street level, to which Barker assigns an earlier date of 1858-1860 (MAAS).

Stereoscopic albumen print photograph, each individual image 80 x 77 mm (arched format), original plain greyish buff mount 84 x 172 mm, versowith contemporary caption in ink 'Sydney - from the Domain'; both albumen prints are in fine condition, with good tonal range and sharp detail; the mount is free from foxing. This view, looking west across Macquarie Street to Bent Street, was taken by William Hetzer from a specially constructed platform at the top of Governor Bourke's statue, on the edge of what was known as the Inner Domain (now the entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens). On the north corner of Bent Street stands thePublic Subscription Library. 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 Sydney.He was the first photographer to attempt to make a comprehensive record of the buildings, streetscapes and topography of this rapidly developing metropolis with its distinctive and majestic natural setting. From late 1858 until 1863, Hetzer produced a significant number of such views which proved immensely popular with the public. The series titled Stereoscopic Views of Sydney and Environswas first offered by subscription in September 1858, with an initial set of 36 views. During 1859 Hetzer added to the series; the following journalist's review inThe Sydney Morning Herald, 13 May 1859, states that there were 'now upwards of sixty slides' commercially available, and that 'not the least interesting portionofthe series is that which shows the streets, of which six only have been taken as yet, viz.,George-street, Bent-street,andthe Australian Club ;Macquarie-street (twoviews),showing prominentlythe Australian Library, the Free Church, and CouncilChambers ; Bridge-street, with the Exchange as a prominent feature;andHunter-street from George-street,with the premisesoftheSydneyMorning Herald inthe perspective.' We can locate two institutional copies of this Hetzer stereoview; one is in the collection of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney (87/1019-2). Curator Geoff Barker is of the opinion that the view 'is one of the later sets of William Hetzer's stereoviews', and he dates it to between 1860 and 1863 (MAAS); the other is in the State Library of New South Wales (call no. PXB 698 / file no.FL657102), but is dated to 1859. This earlier date is likely to be correct, as the entry notes 'The elevated viewpoint indicates the photograph was made from the tower erected over the Sir Richard Bourke statue in May 1859'.

Stereoscopic albumen print photograph, each individual image 80 x 77 mm (arched format), original plain greyish buff mount 84 x 172 mm, versowith 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 Sydney.He was the first photographer to attempt to make a comprehensive record of the buildings, streetscapes and topography of this rapidly developing metropolis with its distinctive and majestic natural setting. From late 1858 until 1863, Hetzer produced a significant number of such views which proved immensely popular with the public. The series titled Stereoscopic Views of Sydney and Environswas first offered by subscription in September 1858, with an initial set of 36 views. During 1859 Hetzer added to the series; a journalist's review inThe Sydney Morning Herald, 13 May 1859, stated that there were 'now upwards of sixty slides' commercially available, and that amonst these 'from the Flagstaffviewsare givenofBalmain, Miller's Point and Parramatta River'. The view we offer here clearly belongs to this latter group taken from the Flagstaff, which allows us to assign it a date of 1859 (or even 1858) with some confidence. The State Library of New South Wales holds a hand coloured example of this view (call no.PXB 698 / file no.FL657096) which it dates to 1858; the National Library of Australia holds a non-coloured example; the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales (Caroline Simpson Research Library and Collection) holds one of its companion views, showing Balmain from the Flagstaff (46577).