David Masson

Also known as David B. Mappin
  • Artist (Painter)
Colonial portrait painter who came to Melbourne in 1850, set up business and exhibited, and also taught music. He painted in studios in Stanley Street and Brighton.

portrait painter and music teacher, came to Melbourne about 1850. The Melbourne Directory for 1851 listed him as a portrait painter of 81 Stephen Street 'and at Brighton’. He exhibited a portrait with the Victorian Fine Art Society in August 1853 as a resident practising artist. In the 1860s one David Masson was a music teacher in Melbourne.

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