Thomas Gregson b. 1798

Also known as Thomas George Gregson
  • Artist (Painter)
Watercolour painter and politician, settled in Risdon Cove which was the site of the foundation of European settlement in Van Diemen's Land. Gregson launched his own newspaper, the 'Colonist' ('the Journal of the People'), in 1832.
creator of
Rev. Robert Knopwood
 
creator of
After Hobbema
 
creator of
Arrival of Lieutenant Bowen and his party at Risdon Cove