John Sykes b. 1773

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Sketcher and naval officer, served as master's mate in the Discovery from 1790 to 1795 in its voyage around the world. In 1791 when Discovery was for some weeks at King George Sound (Albany, WA), Sykes made some sketches including a view of some Aboriginal huts which was redrawn in London by William Alexander and used as an engraving, Deserted Indian Village in King George III Sound, New Holland,
Name
John Sykes
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Naval officer (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
1773
Birth place
Arundel Street, The Strand, London, England, UK
Death date
12 February 1858
Death place
Surrey, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1791
Arrival
  • 1791
Residence
  • 1811 - 1858 Surrey, England, UK
  • 1791 King George Sound (Albany, Western Australia)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870