John Webber b. 6 October 1752

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Artist-draughtsman on Cook's third voyage. Webber was among the most travelled artists of his age. He was instrumental in the dissolution of the traditional concept of European landscape art.
Name
John Webber
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • topographical artist (ANZSIC code: 6922)
  • interior decorator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
6 October 1752
Birth place
London, England
Death date
29 April 1793
Active Period
  • 1767 - 1792
  • c.1767 - c.1792
Residence
  • 1775 - 1776 London, England
  • 1770 - 1775 Paris, France
  • 1757 - 1770 Berne, Switzerland
Training
  • c.1775- Royal Academy, London, England
  • 1770 - 1775 Académie Royale, Paris, France
  • 1767 - 1770 Berne, Switzerland
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions