Francis Wilson Niven b. 1831

Also known as F. W. Niven
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A sketcher, photographer, lithographer, carver, printer and stationary manufacturer. Upon arriving in Ballarat, Niven purchased a lithographic press from Alfred Ronalds for £40 - said to be the first such press in Victoria. Despite having no practical knowledge of printing, he taught himself from books and his business went on to enjoy great commercial success.
Sydney International Exhibition
Date
1879 - 1880
Place
Garden Palace, Sydney, New South Wales
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Ballarat Juvenile Exhibition
Date
1878
Place
Ballarat, Vic.
Description
Type
Exhibition
Ballarat Mechanics Institute exhibition
Date
1869
Place
Ballarat, Vic.
Description
Type
Exhibition