Gracius Joseph Broinowski b. 7 March 1837

Also known as Brojnowski, G. J. Browne, George J. Browne, Gracius J. Browne, Brown
  • Artist (Painter)
Peripatetic artist who produced copious landscape images and sold them off inventively (through art unions). Finally settling down in Sydney, he taught in various private schools and is perhaps best known for his 'Birds' series sold to the Department of Education.
Name
Gracius Joseph Broinowski
Also known as:
  • Brojnowski
  • G. J. Browne
  • George J. Browne
  • Gracius J. Browne
  • Brown
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • teacher (ANZSIC code: 8220)
  • shepherd, stockman and independent farmer. (ANZSIC code: 0529)
  • painter and ornithologist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
Birth date
7 March 1837
Birth place
Walichnowy, Poland
Death date
12 April 1913
Death place
Mosman, NSW
Active Period
  • 1864 - 1910
Arrival
  • 1857
Residence
  • c.1877 Tasmania
  • Queensland
  • New South Wales
  • South Australia
  • c.1857 Melbourne, Victoria
  • London, England, UK
  • Europe
  • c.7 March 1837 - c.1857 Walichnowy, near Wielun, Poland
  • c.1896 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1890 Campbelltown, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1878 - c.1982 Sydney, NSW
Training
  • under Colbach, Munich, Germany
  • Munich University, Germany
Cultural Heritage
  • Polish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions