Captain Otway

Also known as Robert Jocelyn Otway, Tufts
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and Royal Naval officer who may have been the original artist of 'Native about to throw a spear at kangaroos' held at the NLA. He may have been the pseudonymous artist, 'Tufts', or he may have copied the painting from Tufts's illustration.
Name
Captain Otway
Also known as:
  • Robert Jocelyn Otway (possible attribution)
  • Tufts (possible attribution)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Royal Naval Officer (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Active Period
  • c.1821 - c.1847
Residence
  • c.1850 - c.1860 Captain on board the Kooranbond in Australian waters?
  • c.1846 - c.1847 England, UK
  • c.December 1945 - c.January 1846 New Zealand
  • c.1830 - c.1840 on board the Castor in Australasian waters
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870