Scurry, James (1826-94; English/Australian)
View on the Yarra 1853
Pencil, pastel and watercolour on toned paper, 10 x 25 cm (sight)
Presented by Scurry, 1884
State Library of Victoria (H286)

One of several early Melbourne views presented by the artist in 1884, this drawing is close in style and format to Scurry Sandridge Pier 1853 {1884} SLV [DR].

Refs.

AR 1884, p.36; NGV 1894, p.116 (V.Buvelot Gallery, 3rd bay, no.53); NGV 1905, p.128 (V.Buvelot Gallery, 3rd bay, no.16)