John Hunter Kerr b. c.1821

Also known as T. H. Kerr
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter and amateur photographer John Hunter Kerr was particularly interested in recording the local Aboriginal people. His book 'Glimpses of Life in Victoria by a Resident' was published in Edinburgh in 1872.
Name
John Hunter Kerr
Also known as T. H. Kerr (attributed)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Settler
Birth date
c.1821
Birth place
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Death date
6 February 1874
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1839 - c.1872
Arrival
  • 1839 (Victoria aboard the Midlothian)
Residence
  • c.1874- Melbourne, Vic.
  • c.1849 - c.1874 Loddon district, Vic.
  • 1847 - 1849 UK
  • 1839 - 1847 Victoria
  • 1821 - 1839 Scotland, UK
Cultural Heritage
  • Scottish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870