Francis Wilson Niven b. 1831

Also known as F. W. Niven
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A sketcher, photographer, lithographer, carver, printer and stationary manufacturer. Upon arriving in Ballarat, Niven purchased a lithographic press from Alfred Ronalds for £40 - said to be the first such press in Victoria. Despite having no practical knowledge of printing, he taught himself from books and his business went on to enjoy great commercial success.
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associate of
Ballarat Amateur Photographic Society
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associate of
Ballarat Chamber of Commerce
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associate of
(Ballarat) Local Art Gallery committee
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associate of
Australian Natives Association
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  • Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC (collected in)
  • Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic. (collected in)