Chester Earles b. 18 August 1821

  • Artist (Painter)
Earles painted portraits and figures inspired by literature and the Bible. He exhibited widely in his lifetime.
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Name
Chester Earles
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Inspector (ANZSIC code: 8220) (Inspector Bankers' Clearing House)
Birth date
18 August 1821
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
15 June 1905
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1844 - c.1888
Arrival
  • 1864 (Vic.)
Residence
  • 1866 - 1878 Rokeby Cottage, Murphy Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1878 - 1905 Homegarth, Motherwell Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1864 - 1905 Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • 1846 Paris, France
  • 1842 - 1846 Royal Academy Schools, London, England, UK
  • c.1840 - c.1842 London National Gallery, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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