M. Metcalfe b. 1813

Also known as M. Metcalf, Michael Metcalfe, Michael Metcalf
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Sketcher, made three watercolour views of Sydney in the 1830s. The artist was possibly Michael Metcalf(e), a shipping and customs agent who arrived at Sydney in 1837.

sketcher, made three watercolour views of Sydney in the 1830s (Mitchell Library), including View of Sydney Cove from Dawes Point and View of Sydney from Woolloomooloo Looking West , both inscribed verso 'presented to Lewis Sebastian by his sincere friend M. Metcalfe’, the latter dated 5th April 1839. The artist was possibly Michael Metcalf(e) (1813-90), a shipping and customs agent who arrived at Sydney in the Achilles in July 1837.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011