Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney 1893

Julian Ashton's 1893 etching, "Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney," depicts a quiet street scene in the historic Rocks district of Sydney, Australia. The composition, rendered in black and white, emphasizes the architectural details of the stone buildings and the interplay of light and shadow cast by the overhanging trees. A single figure, a woman dressed in late 19th-century attire, stands at the edge of the composition, adding a touch of human presence to the otherwise empty street. Ashton was a prominent Australian artist and teacher, and this etching captures his interest in the everyday life and landscapes of his homeland.