James Henty b. 1800

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Sketcher, settler, merchant and banker, Henty's artistic activity was confined to amateur sketching, done mainly during his time in Western Australia.
Name
James Henty
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Politician (ANZSIC code: 75) (Politician He was a member of the Upper House from 1852/1882.)
  • Banker (ANZSIC code: 6221)
  • Merchant (ANZSIC code: G)
Birth date
1800
Birth place
West Tarring, Sussex, England, UK
Death date
12 January 1882
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • 1829 - 1832
Arrival
  • 1851 (At Melbourne, Victoria.)
  • 12 October 1829 (Arrived at Fremantle on board the 'Caroline'.)
Residence
  • 1851 - 1882 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1832 - 1848 Launceston, Tas.
  • 1829 - 1832 Fremantle, Perth, WA (He was granted vast tracts of land. )
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870