George Stedman Watts b. 1804

  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Watts set up business as a portrait painter in 1842. This did not last long and none of his portraits have been located. He worked as a wood-engraver and it is possible that he engraved the first seal for the Western Australian government.
Name
George Stedman Watts
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • wood-engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • chainman (ANZSIC code: 6922)
  • farmer (ANZSIC code: 01)
  • publican (ANZSIC code: 4520)
  • bootmaker (ANZSIC code: 1352)
  • tanner (ANZSIC code: 1320)
  • mail carrier (ANZSIC code: 5101)
  • constable (ANZSIC code: 7711)
Birth date
1804
Death date
26 May 1889
Death place
Wandering, Western Australia
Active Period
  • c.1855
  • c.1842 - c.1844
Arrival
  • 6 July 1830 (Western Australia, vessel; 'Medina')
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870