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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  • received
    Industrial Society
    Dates
    1857
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    For a relief 'Emblematic of Christ and the Four Evangelists’.

    Note

    Silver medal

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