Thomas Isaacs b. 1813

Also known as Thomas Betton
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Originally convicted of larceny and sent to seven years transportation, Isaacs soon bought his own lithographic press and established his own business, executing landscapes, drawings and commercial lithography.

Citations

  • Craig, C. (1961), 'The Engravers of Van Diemen’s Land’, Launceston, Tas.

  • Stilwell, G.T. (1975), 'Convict Artists in Van Diemen’s Land’, Hobart, Tas.

  • Craig, C. (1964), 'Old Tasmanian Prints’, Launceston , Tas.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870