George Purvis Pownall b. 1822

  • Artist (Photographer)
George Purvis Pownall was an amateur photographer and Anglican clergyman. He was active in Perth before returning to England.
Name
George Purvis Pownall
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Rural Dean (ANZSIC code: 9540)
  • Vicar (ANZSIC code: 9540)
  • Chaplain (ANZSIC code: 9540)
  • Anglican clergyman (ANZSIC code: 9540)
Birth date
1822
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
11 February 1900
Death place
Buxted, Sussex, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1858
Arrival
  • 9 August 1852 (aboard the Australian)
Residence
  • England, UK
  • c.1855 Perth, WA
Training
  • BA Trinity College, Cambridge, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870