Andrew James Learmonth b. 1826

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Sketcher and squatter who was born in India and migrated to Australia as a child with his family. Known to have sketched on his property in the Riverina District in NSW, Learmonth is best remembered as a highly successful landowner.
Name
Andrew James Learmonth
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Squatter (ANZSIC code: 01)
  • Army Officer, East India Company (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
1826
Birth place
India
Death date
1892
Death place
United Kingdom, United Kingdom?
Death note
Uncertain
Active Period
  • c.1868-
Arrival
  • c.1835 (Is known to have been in Tasmania by this time.)
Residence
  • c.1826 - c.1835 India
  • c.1835 - c.1845 Tasmania
  • 1845 - 1850 India
  • c.1850 - c.1868 Ballarat, Vic.
  • c.1868- Riverina District, NSW
Cultural Heritage
  • Scottish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870