Mr Betts

Also known as W. Betts
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Late colonial-era woodblock artist, woodcarver and pastry cook from Hamilton, Victoria. Betts put his skills to good use, carving both functional and decorative butter pats and moulds for his shop. His engraved woodblocks included one for a poster 'To the Carnival' that is now held by the National Gallery of Australia.

woodblock artist, woodcarver and pastry cook, was an accomplished amateur whittler who carved both functional and decorative butter pats and moulds for his shop at Hamilton, Victoria. He also cut and engraved many woodblocks, including one for a poster, To the Carnival , advertising a local event in 1880 (National Gallery of Australia, woodcut 31.4 × 70.4 cm, gift of Murray Walker 1985, ill. Butler, 7).

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Writers:
Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007