George Henry Peck b. c.1810

  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
George Henry Peck was a painter, carver, art dealer, art entrepreneur and musician. He arrived at Hobart Town in June 1833 and in July had his first concert there. In 1837 he arranged the first general art exhibition held in any of the Australian colonies, held at the Colonial Gallery of Arts that he was also responsible for organising.
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Geelong Mechanics Institute Exhibition
Date
1857
Place
Geelong, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition
Victorian Exhibition of Art
Date
1856
Place
Melbourne, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition
Great Exhibition
Date
1851
Place
Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London, England, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition

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