Edward Charles Frome b. 7 January 1802

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A skilled amateur artist, Frome used his talents to create a career as a painter. His works portrayed the country as inherently beautiful and are a valued legacy to Australia's exploration art.
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Name
Edward Charles Frome
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Surveyor
  • Explorer
  • Engineer
Birth date
7 January 1802
Birth place
Gibraltar
Death date
12 February 1890
Death place
Ewell, Surrey, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1839 - c.1849
Arrival
  • 19 September 1839 (Port Adelaide, SA; ship 'Recovery')
Residence
  • Port Adelaide, SA
  • England, UK
  • Gibraltar
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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