Nicholas Chevalier b. 9 May 1828

Also known as N. Chevalier, N. C.
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, lithographer and illustrator born in St Petersburg, Russia. Resident of Melbourne, New Zealand and England. Chevalier was a leading and somewhat flamboyant figure in Melbourne art circles in the late 19th century. He was a founder member of the Victorian Society of Fine Arts.
Name
Nicholas Chevalier
Also known as:
  • N. Chevalier
  • N. C.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Cartoonist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Lithographer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Painter (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
9 May 1828
Birth place
St Petersburg, Russia
Death date
15 March 1902
Death place
London, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1845 - c.1879
Arrival
  • 1854 (Melbourne, VIC)
Residence
  • 1872 - 1902 England, UK
  • c.1867 - c.1872 Prince Alfred's voyage round the world (Tasmania, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Japan, China, Ceylon and India )
  • 1865 - 1869 New Zealand (Three periodic visits. )
  • 1854 - 1867 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1853 - 1854 Rome, Italy
  • 1851 - 1853 London, England, UK
  • c.1848 - c.1851 Munich, Germany
  • c.1845 - c.1848 Lausanne, Switzerland
  • 1828 - 1845 St Petersburg, Russia
Training
  • c.1845 - c.1848 Musée Arlaud, Lausanne, Switzerland
Cultural Heritage
  • Swiss
  • Russian
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions