Robert McCormick b. 22 July 1800

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
McCormick is neither remembered for his excellence in the navy nor blessed with a magnificent portfolio that might redeem his deficiencies in this area. Although it is recorded that he took lessons in 'photogenic drawing' and sketched regularly, especially while visiting Tasmania in the early 1840s, not more than a couple of drawings survive to confirm the written history. He had several posts as
Name
Robert McCormick
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Deputy-inspector of hospitals (ANZSIC code: 7720)
  • Natural historian (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Naval surgeon (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
22 July 1800
Birth place
Runham, Kent, England, UK
Death date
28 October 1890
Death place
Ridgeway Place, Wimbledon, England, UK, Ridgeway Place, Wimbledon (Greater London), England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1840 - c.1884
Arrival
  • 1840
Residence
  • Tasmania
  • London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870