Swainson, William 1789-1855 :Mr Compton's cottage, River Hutt. 11 December 1843.

A clearing amongst tall native trees, with a the house of George Compton in the background, surrounded by a low fence, the whole viewed through a gap between the trunks of two large trees. There is a fallen tree trunk in the centre with a man seated on the trunk, his back to the viewer and staff in his hand.

Note on verso: Compton's cottage on Daniel's Island, River Hutt in 1843. (The whole cut down and the buildings destroyed - 1847).

Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - W. S. 1843-54.

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Pencil on paper 165 x 224 mm