Frederic Villiers b. 1852

Also known as Sir Frederick Villiers
A war artist and correspondent, Villiers came to Australia on lecture tours on five occasions. His first round-the-world tour was in 1880, the second in 1895 when he probably met Arthur Streeton, who painted his portrait.
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Name
Frederic Villiers
Also known as Sir Frederick Villiers
Gender
Male
Other Occupation
  • war artist (ANZSIC code: 7600)
  • war correspondent (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
1852
Death date
1922
Active Period
  • c.1880 - c.1899
Arrival
  • c.1880
Residence
  • South Africa
  • c.1899 Australia
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Legacy data. Source 'unknown'

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References [<ExternalResource: (2000), 'Fine Australian and International Paintings', Sotheby's catalogue, Melbourne 2-3 May, Lot 14. Portrait by Arthur Streeton.>, <ExternalResource: 'Boer War book for art'.>, <ExternalResource: Villiers, F. (1921), 'Villiers: His Decades of Adventure', London, Hutchinson & Co., vol.1 p.178.>] [<ExternalResource: (2000), 'Fine Australian and International Paintings', Sotheby's catalogue, Melbourne 2-3 May, Lot 14. Portrait by Arthur Streeton.>, <ExternalResource: 'Boer War book for art'.>]