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Edward Baker Boulton b. 1812

Artist (Draughtsman),
Artist (Painter)

Edward Baker Boulton was a grazier in northern New South Wales whose artistic practice is said to have enjoyed more attention than his sheep. A prominent member of high Sydney society, Boulton exhibited his landscapes in Sydney, Melbourne and London. The father of 18 children, his daughter Annie Jane is also recognised as an artist.

Private collections
National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT

Website

https://www.nla.gov.au/
Australia Club, Sydney, NSW
Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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The Art Gallery of New South Wales began in the 1870s as an aspect of the Academy of Art. Later it became known as the National Art Gallery of NSW. This name persisted beyond Federation in 1901. It was given its present name in 1958.
It remains the principal collecting and exhibiting body in NSW and is governed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales Act of 1980.

Website

https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/

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Edward Baker Boulton b. 1812

Private collections

National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT

Australia Club, Sydney, NSW

Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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