Francis Fearn b. 25 March 1835

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter)
Francis Fearn engaged in a multifarious range of occupational pursuits including gold-prospecting - which unfortunately brought him no luck. He worked at various times as a scene-painter, theatre lessee, and promoter of entertainments. His artistic pursuits were no less varied and in 1884 these finally enabled him to set up as a full-time artist.
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  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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  • Bevan (Miss) (associate of)
  • Fearn, Edward (child of)
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  • Princess Theatre, Melbourne, Vic. (associate of)
  • Lyceum Theatre, Bendigo, Vic. (associate of)
  • Theatre Royal, Bendigo, Vic. (associate of)
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  • Painting--Flowers in Leatherwork Frame (creator of)