Alfred Bock b. c.19 April 1835

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
One of the pioneers of early photography in the 19th century along with his stepfather Thomas Bock, Alfred Bock also pursued a number of other interests including botany, painting and engraving. Mostly a resident of Tasmania, Bock also spent time in Victoria and New Zealand.
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Name
Alfred Bock
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Birth date
c.19 April 1835
Birth place
Hobart Town, Tas.
Birth note
also given as 1835-04-09
Death date
19 February 1920
Death place
Wynyard, Tas.
Active Period
  • c.1855 - c.1906
Residence
  • 1906 - 1920 Wynard, Tas.
  • c.1887 - c.1906 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1882 - 1887 New Zealand
  • 1867 - 1882 Victoria
  • 1835 - 1867 Hobart, Tas.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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