Richard Henry Horne b. 31 December 1802

Also known as Richard Hengist Horne
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Sketcher and author, born in England, he wrote for Charles Dickens's "Household Words" before arriving in Melbourne in 1852. In Australia he wrote and exhibited paintings and drawings until returning to London in 1869.
Name
Richard Henry Horne
Also known as Richard Hengist Horne (The name he adopted in 1867 and continued to use thereafter.)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Author (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
31 December 1802
Birth place
Edmonton, England, UK
Death date
13 March 1884
Death place
England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1830 - c.1852
  • 1852 - 1869
  • 1825 - 1826
Arrival
  • 1852 (Arrived in Melbourne, Victoria.)
Residence
  • 1852 - 1869 Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • 1819 - 1820 Royal Military College, Sandhurst, England, UK
  • John Clarke's School, Enfield, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870