George Gilbert b. 3 December 1815

Also known as George Alexander Gilbert
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
George Gilbert founded the first magazine in Victoria, and helped found the Melbourne debating society. He was a multi-talented artist, but was eventually declared bankrupt. Pursuing fortune, he travelled to New Zealand to participate in the gold rush.
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associate of
Thomas Ham
1821
Artist (Photographer), Artist (Printmaker)
associate of
John Cotton
1801
Artist (Photographer), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Richard Daintree
1832
Artist (Photographer)
associate of
Thomas Ford
Artist (Photographer)
sibling of
Francis Gilbert
1815
Artist (Photographer), Artist (Painter)

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Related events
  • Victorian Industrial Society's first exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Melbourne Mechanics Institute exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Melbourne Mechanics Institute exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Victorian Fine Arts Society (None)
  • Victorian Industrial Society's first exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Melbourne Mechanics Institute exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Melbourne Mechanics Institute exhibition (exhibited at)