Frederick Grosse b. February 1828

Also known as R. Grosse
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer)
Frederick Grosse was an engraver, vigneron and probably professional photographer. Born in Prussia, he came to Melbourne via Adelaide in 1854. Grosse is best known as a reproductive engraver. In 1868 he was appointed supernumerary wood-engraver to the Government Printing Office. Later he purchased the Tooronga Vineyard on Emu Creek, Strathfieldsaye and from 1872 was exhibiting award-winning wines

Citations

  • Davies, Alan and Stanbury, Peter (1985), 'The Mechanical Eye in Australia: Photography 1841-1900’, Melbourne, Vic.

  • Grosse, F. (1893), Australian Vigneron and Fruit Growers Journal, no 4.

  • Mahood, M. (1973), 'The Loaded Line: Australian Political Caricature 1788-1901’, Melbourne, Vic.

  • Sutherland, A. (1888), 'Victoria and its Metropolis 2’, Melbourne, Vic.

  • (1983), 'Painters and Engravers from the Gold-fields’, Melbourne, Vic. : Deutscher Fine Art catalogue.

  • (1894), '(obituary)’, Bendigo Advertiser, 10-06.

  • Information sourced from Stuart, Lurline.

  • Grosse, F. (1894), '(obituary)’, Australian Vigneron and Fruit Growers Journal no 5,.

  • (1855), Melbourne Punch, 08-02.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870