New Holland Collection

17th century world map
World map, published around 1664 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, by Dutch mapmaker Joan Blaeu (c.1599- 1673). The Latin title is Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula

1775 Captain James Cook explorer
James Cook, Captain of HMS Barc Endeavour (b. 7th November 1728 - d. 14th February 1779). Steel engraving by E. Scriven 1833 with later hand colouring, after the painting by N

Map of Australia and New Zealand (coloured engraving)
KW270862 Map of Australia and New Zealand (coloured engraving) by Archer, J. (fl.1830); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

1698 William Dampier Pirate Naturalist
1698 William Dampier, naturalist, explorer and buccaneer (August 1651 - March 1715). A posthumous 1787 Copperplate engraving by Charles Sherwin after the 1698 painting by T. Murray

Combine harvesting in the village of Stanton, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-84 Combine harvesting in the village of Stanton Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper)
5670972 Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Head of an Australian aboriginal. Man of New Holland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's
FLO4695308 Head of an Australian aboriginal. Man of New Holland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Australian aboriginal with a shield used as percussion instrument during a corroboree dance. Musician of New Holland
FLO4695345 Australian aboriginal with a shield used as percussion instrument during a corroboree dance. Musician of New Holland

Noru Gal Derri, Aborigine warrior with spear and shield, Australia. From an illustration by Nicolas Martin Petite
FLO4690803 Noru Gal Derri, Aborigine warrior with spear and shield, Australia. From an illustration by Nicolas Martin Petite

Map showing the route taken by William Dampier on his expedition which reached the shores of New Holland, now Western Australia, in 1699. From a contemporary map

Page 145. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671028 Page 145. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 140. 1. Unidentified Bird. 2. Red-browed Finch (w / c on paper)
5671023 Page 140. 1. Unidentified Bird. 2. Red-browed Finch (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 129. Unidentified Bird. 130. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671017 Page 129. Unidentified Bird. 130. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 119. Unidentified Bird. 120. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671012 Page 119. Unidentified Bird. 120. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 113. Unidentified Bird. a114. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671009 Page 113. Unidentified Bird.A114. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 53. 1. Sacred Kingfisher. Alcedo sacre 2. Azure Kingfisher. 2, 3 toed N
5670944 Page 53. 1. Sacred Kingfisher. Alcedo sacre 2. Azure Kingfisher. 2, 3 toed N. Holland Kingfisher (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 48. Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo. Banksian Parrot (Watling 140 / 56) (w / c on paper)
5670936 Page 48. Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo. Banksian Parrot (Watling 140/56) (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 40. Rainbow Lorikeet. Ps. Haematodus. Red-breasted or Blue-bellied Parrot
5670926 Page 40. Rainbow Lorikeet. Ps. Haematodus. Red-breasted or Blue-bellied Parrot (Watling 125/36) (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 39. Red-backed Sea eagle. Variety of Pondicherry Eagle (Watling 97 / 3) (w / c on paper)
5670924 Page 39. Red-backed Sea eagle. Variety of Pondicherry Eagle (Watling 97/3) (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 27. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670910 Page 27. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Page 25. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670908 Page 25. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 22. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670905 Page 22. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Possibly a Wrasse (Watling Watling 375/314)

Page 101. Yellow-tufted Honeyeater. 102. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671001 Page 101. Yellow-tufted Honeyeater. 102. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 99. Buff-banded Rail (w / c on paper)
5670999 Page 99. Buff-banded Rail (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 93. Unidentified bird (w / c on paper)
5670992 Page 93. Unidentified bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 89. Duck (w / c on paper)
5670986 Page 89. Duck (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 80. Masked Lapwing or Spur, winged Plover (w / c on paper)
5670974 Page 80. Masked Lapwing or Spur, winged Plover (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 74. Unidentified birds (male and female). Hirundo caudacuta (w / c on paper)
5670966 Page 74. Unidentified birds (male and female). Hirundo caudacuta (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 68. Red-winged Fairy, wren, male and female. Male and female Superb Warblers
5670959 Page 68. Red-winged Fairy, wren, male and female. Male and female Superb Warblers (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 58. Unidentified bird. Turdus. 59. Unidentified bird. Turdus (w / c on paper)
5670951 Page 58. Unidentified bird. Turdus. 59. Unidentified bird. Turdus (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 37. 1. Unidentified bird. Agile Honeyeater. Black-Headed Creeper (Watling 185 / 106)
5670920 Page 37. 1. Unidentified bird. Agile Honeyeater. Black-Headed Creeper (Watling 185/106). 2. Unidentified bird. Lanius flavigaster

Page 31. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670914 Page 31. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 13. Unidentified fish. 14. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670899 Page 13. Unidentified fish. 14. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Relics of Captain Cook (engraving)
1046131 Relics of Captain Cook (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Captain Cook, collected by him during the Voyage of the " Endeavour)

Australian Aborigine, 1812 (colour litho)
468701 Australian Aborigine, 1812 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labelled Nouvelle-Hollande, or New Holland)

Australian Aborigine, a man called Cour-rou-bari-gal, from New Holland
468700 Australian Aborigine, a man called Cour-rou-bari-gal, from New Holland, 1812 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labelled Nouvelle-Hollande)

Portrait of a kangaroo (engraving)
729691 Portrait of a kangaroo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An animal found on the coast of New Holland called a Kangaroo)

Page 141. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671025 Page 141. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 123. Unidentified Bird. 124. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671014 Page 123. Unidentified Bird. 124. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 115. Unidentified Bird. 116. Bell, miner (w / c on paper)
5671010 Page 115. Unidentified Bird. 116. Bell, miner (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 107. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671004 Page 107. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 103. Unidentified Bird. Honeyeater. 104. Unidentified Bird (w / c on paper)
5671002 Page 103. Unidentified Bird. Honeyeater. 104. Unidentified Bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 92. Australian Pelican (w / c on paper)
5670991 Page 92. Australian Pelican (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 81. Scarlet Robin (w / c on paper)
5670975 Page 81. Scarlet Robin (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 76. Unidentified bird (w / c on paper)
5670969 Page 76. Unidentified bird (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 72. 1. Spotted Pardalote. Pipra punctata 2. Unidentified bird
5670963 Page 72. 1. Spotted Pardalote. Pipra punctata 2. Unidentified bird. Muscicapa rufifrom (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 54. Blue, faced Honeyeater. Merops cyanoris. Blue-cheeked Thrush (Watling 225 / 146
5670946 Page 54. Blue, faced Honeyeater. Merops cyanoris. Blue-cheeked Thrush (Watling 225/146) (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 43. King Parrot (female). Scarlet & Green (Watling 136 / 51) (w / c on paper)
5670928 Page 43. King Parrot (female). Scarlet & Green (Watling 136/51) (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

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"New Holland: A Tapestry of Exploration, Diversity, and Beauty" Step back in time to the 17th century as we embark on a journey through the captivating world of New Holland. This enchanting land has witnessed remarkable tales of exploration and discovery that have shaped its rich history. Captain James Cook, an intrepid explorer from 1775, ventured into uncharted territories, mapping out the vast expanse of this intriguing land. His meticulous observations paved the way for future adventurers to unravel its mysteries. As we delve deeper into New Holland's story, a vivid map emerges before our eyes - Australia and New Zealand depicted in all their glory. The coloured engraving showcases the diverse landscapes that grace these lands; from rolling hills to majestic mountains and pristine coastlines. But it is not just explorers who left their mark on New Holland's narrative. William Dampier, a pirate turned naturalist in 1698, documented its unique flora and fauna with great precision. His contributions continue to inspire scientists today. Traveling across continents brings us closer to home as we witness combine harvesting in Stanton village nestled within Cotswolds' picturesque beauty. Here lies evidence of how agricultural practices evolved over centuries. Turning another page reveals an Eastern Curlew gracefully captured on paper by skilled hands. Its delicate watercolor strokes breathe life into this magnificent bird that calls New Holland home. Noru Gal Derri stands tall with spear and shield – an Aborigine warrior immortalized through Nicolas Martin Petite's illustration lithographed by Karl Joseph Brodtmann in Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals (1836). It serves as a reminder of indigenous cultures deeply rooted within these lands since time immemorial. Venturing beyond Australia's shores takes us to Brazil – where vibrant oil paintings transport us back to Brazilian villages during the late 17th century.