August Theodor Abel b. 1802

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
This chemist, mineralogist and amateur artist had an interest in religious art. A German immigrant, he settled in Ballarat, becoming an active member of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. His art practice included watercolour as well as mixed media featuring minerals and metal.
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Name
August Theodor Abel
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Geologist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Businessman (ANZSIC code: 6240)
  • Mineralogist (ANZSIC code: 6925)
  • Chemist (ANZSIC code: 4271)
Birth date
1802
Birth place
Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany
Death date
18 July 1882
Death place
Ballarat, Vic.
Burial place
Independent section, New Ballarat General Cemetery, Ballarat, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1839 - c.1878
Arrival
  • 8 January 1858 (Arrived Melbourne, Vic. on board the RMS Simla Star.)
Residence
  • January 1858 - 18 July 1882 Ballarat, Vic.
  • 1802 - 1857 Germany
Cultural Heritage
  • Lutheran
  • German
Languages
  • German
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Related people
  • Abel, August Christian (child of)
  • Abel, Johanna Friderika (child of)
  • Abel, Catalina Paula (spouse of)
  • Lesser, F. (associate of)
  • Reisky, Leopoldine (associate of)
  • Reisky, John (associate of)
  • Molesworth, Justice (associate of)
  • Abel, August Christian (child of)
  • Abel, Johanna Friderika (child of)
  • Abel, Catalina Paula (spouse of)
  • Lesser, F. (associate of)
  • Reisky, Leopoldine (associate of)
  • Reisky, John (associate of)
  • Weigall, Theyre (associate of)
  • Molesworth, Justice (associate of)
Related person groups
  • Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Ballarat, Vic. (associate of)
  • Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Ballarat, Vic. (associate of)
Related works
  • Resurrection of the Dead and the Ascension of the Saviour (creator of)
  • Christ (creator of)
  • Miniature of a Lady (creator of)
  • Resurrection of the Dead and the Ascension of the Saviour (creator of)
  • Christ (creator of)
  • Miniature of a Lady (creator of)
Related recognitions
  • Life member and honorary curator, Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Ballarat, Vic. (received)
  • Life member and honorary curator, Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Ballarat, Vic. (received)
Field Changes
Biography
Date modified April 10, 2011, 9:31 p.m. April 10, 2011, 9:31 p.m.
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