P. Fletcher Watson b. 1842

Also known as Fletcher-Watson, P. Fletcher-Watson
  • Artist (Painter)
Watercolour painter, was an Englishman who came to Sydney about 1883 and remained for ten years. During his stay he became involved in a number of art societies and received a variety of praises from art critics in the press.

Citations

  • Johnson, J., and Greutzner, A. (1980), 'Dictionary of British Art – Volume V: British Artists 1880-1940’, Antique Collectors’ Club, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.

  • Kerr, Joan (2002), Dictionary of Australian Artists, ed. Joan Kerr, Melbourne, Victoria.

  • Freeland, J.M. (1971), 'The Making of a Profession’, Sydney, New South Wales.

  • Royal Australian Institute of Architects Records, Tusculum, Potts Point, New South Wales.

  • (5 October 1883), Sydney Morning Herald, p. 8.

  • (1884), Sydney Morning Herald, 17 April, p. 7, 17 July, p. 5.

  • (11 April 1885), Sydney Morning Herald, p. 9.

  • (11 April 1885), Sydney Mail, p. 765.

  • (27 February 1886), Bulletin, p. 22.

  • (17 July 1889), Sydney Morning Herald, p.5.

  • (16 July 1892), Bulletin, p.10.

  • (5 December 1891), Illustrated Sydney News, p.12.

Initial data sources

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