George Gilbert b. 3 December 1815

Also known as George Alexander Gilbert
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
George Gilbert founded the first magazine in Victoria, and helped found the Melbourne debating society. He was a multi-talented artist, but was eventually declared bankrupt. Pursuing fortune, he travelled to New Zealand to participate in the gold rush.
Victorian Fine Arts Society
Date
1853
Place
Melbourne, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Victorian Industrial Society's first exhibition
Date
1851
Place
Melbourne, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Melbourne Mechanics Institute exhibition
Date
1849
Place
Melbourne, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Melbourne Mechanics Institute exhibition
Date
1847
Place
Melbourne, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition