Adam Gustavus Ball b. 7 April 1821

Also known as A. G. B.
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Like so many artists of the period, Ball's job as a civil engineer allowed him to travel throughout South Australia recording scenes of outback life and the Australian landscape.
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Name
Adam Gustavus Ball
Also known as A. G. B.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Civil engineer (ANZSIC code: 6923)
  • Explorer (ANZSIC code: 6910)
Birth date
7 April 1821
Birth place
Dublin, Ireland
Death date
22 August 1882
Death place
North Adelaide, SA
Active Period
  • 1859 - 1882
Arrival
  • 1839 (Sydney, NSW)
Residence
  • 1847 - 22 August 1882 Adelaide, SA
  • 1839 - 1847 Sydney, NSW
  • 7 April 1821 - 1839 Dublin, Ireland
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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