Alexander Archer b. 10 April 1828

Also known as Sandy Archer
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Member of a large enterprising colonial family which included a number of fellow artists, Archer worked for a number of years for the Bank of New South Wales. His sketches include landscapes and caricatures of family members.
Name
Alexander Archer
Also known as Sandy Archer
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Branch inspector (banks)
  • Gold buyer for the Bank of New South Wales
  • Clerk (ANZSIC code: 7291)
  • Banker (ANZSIC code: 6221)
Birth date
10 April 1828
Birth place
Larvik, Norway
Death date
28 February 1890
Death place
North Coast, QLD
Death note
Archer and his wife died in the Quetta shipwreck disaster off the north Queensland coast on 28 February 1890, on their way to Britain.
Active Period
  • c.1842 - c.1861
Arrival
  • 1852 (Arrived Melbourne, Vic. aboard the Emily.)
Residence
  • 1883 Europe
  • 1871 Scotland, UK
  • 1863 Europe
  • 1864 - 1890 Brisbane, QLD
  • 1854 - 1864 Kyneton, VIC
  • 1852 - 1854 Ovens River, VIC
  • 1838 - 1852 Perth, Scotland, UK
  • 1828 - 1838 Larvik, Norway
Training
  • c.1838 - c.1842 Perth Academy, Scotland, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions