Anthony Alder b. 27 December 1838

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Anthony Alder was a Brisbane-based taxidermist who is also known for his paintings of Australian fauna, particularly ornithological subjects.
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creator of
The monarch of the peak
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Displayed in August 1898 in the window of Beale & Co., Piano Wholesalers. The work depicts an eagle perched atop a mountain. Location unknown.

 
creator of
Homeward laddie
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Medium
Oil on canvas
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Exhibited at the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland exhibiton 1895, where it won “Original oil colour painting” prize. Priced at 30 pounds. Exhibited at the Queensland International Exhibition 1897, entry 130. Priced at 20 pounds. The work depicts a mob of Lincoln sheep from Glengallan Station.109 × 135cm. State Library of Queensland

 
creator of
The heron's home
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Oil on Canvas

Exhibited at the Queensland International Exhibition, 1897, entry 95. Priced at 10 pounds, the work depicts 2 Nankeen herons. 101 × 80cm. Collection: Queensland Art Gallery

 
creator of
Not Game
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Queensland Museum Collection. Purchased for 25 pounds in April 1895 for the Queensland National Art Gallery. 105.5 × 152cm. An eagle clutching a wallaby, with a dingo snarling.

 
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(Queensland birds)
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http://hdl.handle.net/10462/eadarc/7199

State Library of Queensland collection. Depicts 17 Queensland birds on a landscape background. Reproduced in the Queenslander Christmas number of 8 December 1906.

 
creator of
Heron's haunt
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Displayed at Messrs Greenfield and Barraclough’s amateur art exhibition, 1892. Awarded second prize, 3 pound prize money. Location unknown.

 
creator of
No laughing matter
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Displayed at Messrs Greenfield and Barraclough’s amateur art exhibition 1892. It is suggested this piece is related to an example of taxidermy exhibited at the Sydney International Exhibition 1879. Location unknown.

 
creator of
(street scene)
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Royal Historical Society of Queensland collection. Depicts a residence on the corner of George and Charlotte Streets, Brisbane.

 
creator of
Kookaburra on branch
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URL
http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an2243510

National Library of Australia collection. 24.7 × 20.1cm. oil on board.

 
creator of
Kookaburra on branch
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URL
http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an2246407

National Library of Australia collection. 24.7 × 20.1cm. oil on board

Note: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an2246407
 
creator of
Rural echoes
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Entry 833 in the Fine Arts category of the Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition, 1876. The painting depicts two “laughing jackasses” (Kookaburras). Location unknown.

 

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Other occupations
  • Publican Caloundra Hotel, Caloundra, QLD
  • Taxidermist Queensland Museum, South Brisbane, QLD
  • Taxidermist Private Practitioner, George Street, Brisbane, QLD
  • Publican Caloundra Hotel, Caloundra, QLD (Publican 1886-1892.)
  • Taxidermist Queensland Museum, South Brisbane, QLD (Taxidermist 1907-1915.)
  • Taxidermist Private Practitioner, George Street, Brisbane, QLD (Taxidermist 1875-1907. Produced fashion accessories as well as mounted specimens and also created examples of fruit and minerals.)
Related people
  • Brown, Charles Allen (associate of)
  • Alder, Elizabeth (child of)
  • Alder, Annie Elizabeth (spouse of)
  • Tozer, Horace (associate of)
  • Alder, Emmeline (sibling of)
  • Brown, Charles Allen (associate of)
  • Alder, Elizabeth (child of)
  • Alder, Annie Elizabeth (spouse of)
  • Tozer, Horace (associate of)
  • Alder, Emmeline (sibling of)
Related person groups
  • Queensland Museum, South Brisbane, QLD (associate of)
  • Queensland Museum, South Brisbane, QLD (associate of)
Related works
  • (street scene) (creator of)
  • Kookaburra on branch (creator of)
  • (Queensland birds) (creator of)
  • Homeward laddie (creator of)
  • The heron's home (creator of)
  • Not Game (creator of)
  • Rural echoes (creator of)
  • Heron's haunt (creator of)
  • No laughing matter (creator of)
  • The monarch of the peak (creator of)
  • Kookaburra on branch (creator of)
  • (street scene) (creator of)
  • Kookaburra on branch (creator of)
  • (Queensland birds) (creator of)
  • Homeward laddie (creator of)
  • The heron's home (creator of)
  • Not Game (creator of)
  • Rural echoes (creator of)
  • Heron's haunt (creator of)
  • No laughing matter (creator of)
  • The monarch of the peak (creator of)
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