Thomas Norrington b. c.1797

Also known as T. N.
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter, lithographer, art teacher and clerk. He came to Australia to serve a life sentence for larceny however was granted leave and began working as a portrait painter and drawing teacher.
Name
Thomas Norrington
Also known as T. N.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Clerk (ANZSIC code: 7291)
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
c.1797
Active Period
  • c.1836 - c.1853
Arrival
  • 1832 (Arrived Van Diemen's Land aboard the 'Elizabeth'.)
Residence
  • London, England, UK
  • c.January 1839 - c.1851 Launceston, Van Diemen's Land, Launceston, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
  • 1832 - January 1839 Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land , Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870