Lewis Steffanoni b. 14 October 1837

Also known as Lewis Stefenoni
  • Artist (Painter)
painter, illuminator and businessman, was born in London before moving to Australia. He made many well known illuminations, and won a bronze medal at the 1870 Sydney Intercolonial Exhibition, before dying, leaving his wife and children in poverty.
Name
Lewis Steffanoni
Also known as Lewis Stefenoni
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • artist in the advertising department of The Sydney Morning Herald (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • designer and embroiderer for the Royal Navy (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
14 October 1837
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
29 May 1880
Death place
Sydney, New South Wales
Active Period
  • c.1857 - c.1880
Arrival
  • 9 November 1852
Residence
  • Brighton House, Carrington Street, Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1852 - c.1862 Coles Building, Argyle Place, Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1877 Wynyard Terrace, Wynyard Square, Sydney, New South Wales
  • 1852 - 1880 Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1837- London, England, UK
  • Isle of Man, UK
Cultural Heritage
  • Jewish
  • German
  • Italian
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870