Edward Gilks b. c.1822

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Born in London, Gilks led a tumultuous career shifting between self employment and working for the Crown Lands Department. During this time he exhibited his prints through various Victorian art societies.
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Name
Edward Gilks
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • draughtsman (ANZSIC code: 692)
Birth date
c.1822
Birth place
London, England, UK
Active Period
  • 1836 - 1885
Arrival
  • 19 January 1853 (arrived at Melbourne in the 'Alipore')
Residence
  • 1853 - 1866 Melbourne, VIC
  • c.1822 - c.1850 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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Related collections
  • La Trobe Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC (collected in)
  • National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • La Trobe Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC (collected in)
  • National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)