Henry Wilson Hutchinson Smythe b. 1815

Also known as Long Smythe
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Colonial artist, primarily skilled in cartography, originally arriving in the Swan River Settlement with his family. As a result of dishonesty surrounding his father's employment, the Smythes moved to Launceston where better fortunes awaited their business and teaching enterprises, including a judicious marriage for Smythe's sister with Captain William Lonsdale which was followed by auspicious off
Name
Henry Wilson Hutchinson Smythe
Also known as Long Smythe
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • drawing teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • Justice of the peace (ANZSIC code: 7540)
  • Police magistrate (ANZSIC code: 7540)
  • Squatter (ANZSIC code: 01)
  • Surveyor (ANZSIC code: 6922)
Birth date
1815
Birth place
Liverpool, Lancashire, UK
Death date
1854
Death place
Broken River, VIC
Active Period
  • c.1834 - c.1837
Arrival
  • c.1831 (Swan River Settlement, WA.)
Residence
  • 1837 - 1841 Port Phillip, VIC
  • 1831 - 1837 Launceston, Van Diemen's Land, TAS
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870