Mr Lightwood

Also known as John Lightwood
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter)
Lightwood was one of Melbourne's earliest practising scenic artists. In 1843 the 'Port Phillip Herald' praised his scenery for George Buckingham's production of All for Love, then playing at the Royal Victoria Theatre in Melbourne.
Name
Mr Lightwood
Also known as John Lightwood (possible attribution)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Scenic-painter (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Active Period
  • c.1843 - c.1851
Residence
  • Stephen Street, Melbourne, Vic.
  • Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870