Samuel Calvert b. 21 November 1828

Also known as William Calvert
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
A prolific painter and wood-engraver published in nearly all the Melbourne illustrated papers and periodicals. Taught painting, designing, etching and engraving by his father.
Name
Samuel Calvert
Also known as William Calvert
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Wood-engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
21 November 1828
Birth place
Brixton, London, England, UK
Death date
1 January 1913
Death place
Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1855 - c.1880
  • 1867 - 1886
  • 1854 - 1857
Arrival
  • c.1893 (At Melbourne, Victoria.)
  • 9 November 1848 (Arrived Adelaide aboard the 'Symmetry'.)
Residence
  • c.1904 - c.1913 England, UK
  • c.1898 Bank Place, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1894 - 1898 90/92 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic. (Burlington Gallery. )
  • c.1888 England, UK
  • c.1886 85 (192) Little Collins Street East, Melbourne, Vic. (Commercial studio. )
  • 1867 - 1886 87 Little Collins Street East, Melbourne, Vic. (Commercial studio. )
  • c.1865 41 George Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Vic.
  • c.1852 Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870