Richard Atherton Ffarington b. 23 December 1823

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Ffarington recorded the natural world of Western Australia and its indigenous inhabitants while serving with the 51st Regiment in Western Australia bewteen 1843-47. His sketches and watercolours include competent scenes of the coast, but of far more importance are his drawing and watercolours of the daily activites of the local Aboriginal people.
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exhibited at
Ffarington's Folio: South West Australia 1843-1847
Date
24 May 1986 - 29 June 1986
Place
Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA
Description

Curator Gary Dufour

Type
Exhibition
Website
https://collection.artgallery.wa.gov.au/objects/19435/ffaringtons-sketchbook-folio

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