August Theodor Abel b. 1802

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
This chemist, mineralogist and amateur artist had an interest in religious art. A German immigrant, he settled in Ballarat, becoming an active member of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. His art practice included watercolour as well as mixed media featuring minerals and metal.

miniaturist, sketcher, religious artist, chemist and geologist, was born in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, son of August Christian and Johanna Friderika Abel.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011