Port Jackson Painter Collection

Semicassis labiata labiata, agate cassid

Cygnus atratus, black swan
Watercolour 351 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection

Fire ant
Watercolour 405 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Mong, from the Watling Collection

Ban-nel-lang meeting the Governor
Ban nel lang meeting the Governor by apointment after he was wounded by Willemaring in September 1790. Watercolour drawing from the Port Jackson Painter collection c. 1790, Watling Drawing no. 40

Accipiter cirrocephalus, collared sparrowhawk
Watercolour 112 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled New Holland Sparrowhawk

Falco longipennis, Australian hobby
Watercolour 105 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Lunated Falcon, Goo-roo-wang

Australian aborigines in canoes, artwork C016 / 6113
Australian aborigines in canoes. Watercolour titled Ban nel lang meeting the Governor by appointment after he was wounded by Willemaring in September 1790

Telopea speciosissima, 18th century C016 / 5409
Telopea speciosissima, 18th-century artwork. Known as the waratah plant, the annotation uses the spelling Warratta. This item, an unattributed work by a Port Jackson (Australia) painter

Australian plant, 18th century C016 / 5410
Watling Collection botanical illustration (Drawing 434). This item, an unattributed work by a Port Jackson (Australia) painter, dates from the period 1788 to 1797

Antennarius striatus, striped anglerfish
Watercolour 382 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Dacela novaeguineae, laughing kookaburra
Watercolour 159 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Great Brown Kingfisher, Goo-ge-na-gan

Watercolour 66 from the Watling Collection
Watercolour 66 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Phaethon rubricauda, red-tailed tropicbird
Watercolour 360 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Red-tailed Tropic-bird

Anthus novaeseelandiae, New Zealand pipit
Watercolour 270 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled New-Holland Lark

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus, black-necked stork
Watercolour 302 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled New-Holland Jabiru

Aquila audax, wedge-tailed eagle
Watercolour 95 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Bold Vulture, Boo-ro-ma-rang

Watercolour 50 from the Watling Collection
Watercolour 50 by by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Platycercus eximius, eastern rosella
Watercolour 37 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Enoplosus armatus, old wife
Watercolour 378 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Goe in mag gee, from the Watling Collection

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae, red-necked avocet
Watercolour 334 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled American Avoset

Stagonopleura bella, beautiful firetail
Watercolour 242 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Nitid Grosbeak

Larus novaehollandiae, silver gull
Watercolour 347 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled New-Holland Crimson-billed Gull

Erythrotriorchis radiatus, red goshawk
Watercolour 101 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Radiated Falcon

Amoria undulata, wavy volute
Watercolour 393 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Thyrsites atun, barracuda
Watercolour 372 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Wel-gnoo-roo, from the Watling Collection

Podargus strigoides, tawny frogmouth
Watercolour 296 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Great-headed Goatsucker

Todiramphus sanctus, sacred kingfisher
Watercolour 160 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Sacred Kingfisher

Lathamus discolor, swift parrot
Watercolour 131 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Red-shouldered Parrot

Drawing number 54
Watercolour 54 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Petroica multicolor, Pacific robin
Watercolour 250 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Red-bellied Flycatcher

Trichoglossus haematobus, rainbow lorikeet
Watercolour 29 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus, purple swamphen
Watercolour 331 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Black-jointed Gallinule, Goo la warring

Scorpis sp. sweep
Watercolour 378 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Mannadaang, from the Watling Collection

Watercolour 58 from the Watling Collection
Watercolour 58 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Serpentes (suborder), snake
Watercolour 39 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Watercolour 63 from the Watling Collection
Watercolour 63 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Gymnorhina tibicen, Australian magpie
Watercolour Large Series 13 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Piping Roller, Tarra-won-nang

Grus rubicunda, brolga
Watercolour 303 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled New-Holland Crane

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"Port Jackson Painter: Capturing the Diverse Beauty of Australia's Wildlife and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of the Port Jackson Painter, a talented artist who skillfully depicted the wonders of Australia. This mysterious artist left behind an extraordinary collection that showcased not only the mesmerizing fauna but also glimpses into indigenous life. One of their notable creations is a breathtaking portrayal of Cygnus atratus, commonly known as the black swan. With its elegant posture and striking plumage, this majestic bird captivated viewers with its gracefulness. Another masterpiece featured in their portfolio was an intricate illustration showcasing Accipiter cirrocephalus, or collared sparrowhawk - a predator renowned for its agility and keen eyesight. The Port Jackson Painter's attention to detail extended beyond birds; they also immortalized Falco longipennis, better known as the Australian hobby. This artwork revealed this raptor's fierce nature as it soared through open skies in search of prey. Not limited to wildlife alone, this gifted artist delved into historical events too. One such piece depicted Ban-nel-lang meeting with Governor Phillip himself – a significant moment symbolizing early encounters between European settlers and Indigenous Australians. In addition to human subjects, indigenous culture found expression through depictions of Australian aborigines gracefully maneuvering canoes across serene waters. Artwork C016 / 6113 beautifully captured these scenes while offering insight into ancient traditions that have shaped Australia's rich heritage. Flora played an equally vital role in their works; Telopea speciosissima from 18th century C016 / 5409 highlighted vibrant native blooms adorning landscapes with bursts of color. Similarly, another botanical masterpiece (C016 / 5410) showcased an unidentified Australian plant meticulously rendered by skilled hands. Venturing beneath ocean waves brought forth yet more marvels from the brushstrokes of this enigmatic painter.