Frederick Grosse b. February 1828

Also known as R. Grosse
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer)
Frederick Grosse was an engraver, vigneron and probably professional photographer. Born in Prussia, he came to Melbourne via Adelaide in 1854. Grosse is best known as a reproductive engraver. In 1868 he was appointed supernumerary wood-engraver to the Government Printing Office. Later he purchased the Tooronga Vineyard on Emu Creek, Strathfieldsaye and from 1872 was exhibiting award-winning wines
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associate of
Victorian Society of Fine Arts
Other occupation

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Other occupations
  • Vigneron
  • Electrotyper (ANZSIC code: 1612)
  • Engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924) (Engraver Supernumerary wood-engraver to the Government Printing Office)
  • Vigneron
  • Electrotyper (ANZSIC code: 1612)
  • Engraver (Engraver Supernumerary wood-engraver to the Government Printing Office)