Edward Colclough b. 1866

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Colclough's work focused on Brisbane and its environs and has a significance in documenting the development of the city. His most important contribution was his role as an organiser for The Queensland Art Society, the New Society of Artists, the Authors and Artists Association and, lastly, the Queensland National Art Gallery.
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Name
Edward Colclough
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Clerk (ANZSIC code: 7291)
Birth date
1866
Birth place
Brisbane, Qld
Death date
July 1950
Death place
Brisbane, Qld
Burial place
South Brisbane Cemetary, Qld
Active Period
  • 1898 - 1935
Residence
  • 1866 - 1950 Brisbane, Qld
Training
  • Brisbane Technical College, Brisbane, Qld
Languages
  • English

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References [<ExternalResource: 'Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane Qld'.>, <ExternalResource: Moore, W (1934), 'The Story of Australian Art', Sydney, NSW (2nd edition 1980).>, <ExternalResource: Lahey, V. (1959), 'Art in Queensland 1859-1959', Brisbane, Qld.>, <ExternalResource: Maynard, M. & Brown, J. (1980), 'Fine Art Exhibitions in Brisbane 1884-1916', Brisbane, Qld.>, <ExternalResource: Bradbury, K. & Cooke, G. (1988), 'Thorns and petals: 100 years of the Royal Queensland Art Society', Brisbane, Qld.>] [<ExternalResource: 'Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane Qld'.>]