Robert Littlejohn b. c.1756

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, drawing teacher, naturalist and settler, was born and educated in Scotland. He came to Van Diemen's Land in 1803. His greatest passion was for botanical research, devoting much time to collecting and classifying rare indigenous plants.
Name
Robert Littlejohn
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Naturalist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Drawing teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
Birth date
c.1756
Birth place
Scotland, UK
Death date
26 November 1818
Death place
Van Diemen's Land, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
Death note
Tasmania
Active Period
  • c.1803 - c.1818
Arrival
  • 1803
Residence
  • c.1756 - c.1803 Scotland, UK
  • c.1803- Van Diemen's Land, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870