Charles Nettleton b. c.1825

  • Artist (Photographer)
A professional photographer, he is generally regarded as the major photographic recorder of Melbourne's growth from settlement to great city. Working as the official photographer to the Victorian government and to the City of Melbourne Corporation, Nettleton's most famous photograph is a portrait of Ned Kelly taken the day before he was hanged.
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professional photographer, was born in the north of England, son of George Nettleton.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011

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Related recognitions
  • 1861, Medal, London International Exhibition, London, England, UK. (received)
  • Medal for the 'General Excellence', 1866 Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition, Melbourne, Vic. (received)
  • Medal for the 'General Excellence', 1866 Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition, Melbourne, Vic. (received)
  • 1861, Medal, London International Exhibition, London, England, UK. (received)