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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creator of
Poseidon
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Oil on canvas
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Horse, Searching…

Harry was commissioned to paint this portrait of famous racehorse Poseidon, winner of the 1907 Melbourne Cup. The painting is held by the Brisbane (Queensland) Racing Club.

 
creator of
Early Morning (Winter), Brisbane River
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