Francis Russell Nixon b. 1 August 1803

Also known as F. R. T., Francis Russell Nixson, Bishop Francis Russell Nixson
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter, sketcher, photographer and Anglican Bishop. Being consecrated the first bishop of Tasmania, Nixon used his sketches and paintings as a way to document his time spent in Tasmania.
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exhibited at
(Solo exhibition)
Date
October 1858
Place
Mechanics Institute, Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land (Tas.)
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1846
Place
R.V. Hood's Exhibition Rooms, Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land (Tas.)
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Art Exhibition
Date
1845
Place
Hobart Town Legislative Council Chambers, Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land (Tas.)
Description
Type
Exhibition

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