Thomas J. Macdona

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Colonial publican who drew his cricket club while waiting for his pub to be licensed. His drawing style has been criticised as too English, although he later turned to sculpture.
Name
Thomas J. Macdona
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Publican (ANZSIC code: 4520)
Active Period
  • c.1856
  • c.1855
Residence
  • c.1855 Cremorne Gardens, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870