Mr Harry Strongitharm Wilkinson b. 1845

  • Artist (Painter)
English-born painter and journalist/writer who lived in America in the 1870s then moved to New Zealand where he began professional painting and who moved to Australia in 1885 from New Zealand. Established his professional painting career when he moved to Queensland in 1898 obtaining commissions from the Brisbane Turf Club and Thomas Welsby.
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Wilkinson moved from England to New Zealand in 1880, married Ada Powis and had three children. Moved to Sydney in 1888 where Ada gave birth to a fourth child. In Sydney worked as journalist. Separated from wife in 1898 and moved to Brisbane, Queensland where he commenced his professional artistic career. His paintings include: Early Morning (Winter), Brisbane River (Welsby collection) and Fitz-Grafton and Poseidon (Brisbane Racing Club collection).

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Date written:
2012
Last updated:
2012