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Etching - Towers of St Andrew's by Sydney Ure Smith, 1915

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Unique IDCC-000057Source system ID1988.802DateBetween 1st January 1915 and 31st December 1915Date qualifieryear onlyMediumPaperEtching DescriptionTowers of St Andrew's, by Sydney Ure Smith (1887 - 1949), 1915. Artist's proof. In 1937, Sydney Ure Smith gave a charcoal drawing of the Hyde Park Barracks and 10 etchings of Old Sydney to Council. His inspiration came from the threat to the buildings and landscapes as a consequence of redevelopment.Many of the buildings he depicted were long since demolished by the time of his donation. Ure Smith expressed the hope that his etchings would be displayed in Sydney Town Hall for historical interest.Author/creatorSydney Ure Smith (artist)Special citationTowers of St Andrew's by Sydney Ure Smith, 1915. City of Sydney Civic CollectionHeight (in cm)15Width (in cm)18TypeHistory

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Etching - Towers of St Andrew's by Sydney Ure Smith, 1915