Frederick Frith b. 1819

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and professional photographer Frith's artistic legacy lies as a portrait and animal painter who pursued commercial success in Melbourne and Hobart.
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Name
Frederick Frith
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Co-proprietor of a photographic studio (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Birth date
1819
Birth place
UK, UK?
Birth note
Place uncertain
Death date
1871
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • 1853 - 1871
Residence
  • 1870 - 1871 Collins Street East, Melbourne, Vic.
  • c.1862- Emerald Hill (South Melbourne), Vic.
  • 1854 - 1862 Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land , Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land (Tasmania)
  • 1853 - 1854 Cnr Collins and Swanston streets, Melbourne, Vic.
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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