Harden Sidney Melville b. 8 May 1824

Also known as H. S. Melville
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter of English origin, he conducted the first official hydrographic survey of the north-east coast of Australia in 1842-46. He regretted this time given up from the regular practice of painting profession.
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Name
Harden Sidney Melville
Also known as H. S. Melville
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Draughtsman (HMS Fly)
Birth date
8 May 1824
Birth place
London, England, U.K.
Death date
1894
Death place
North London, England, U.K.
Active Period
  • c.1841 - c.1849
Arrival
  • 1842 (HMS Fly)
Residence
  • 28 August 1842 - 30 September 1842 Van Diemen's Land, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Related person groups
  • British Institution (associate of)
  • Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street (associate of)
  • Commercial Academy, 30 Elizabeth Street, Sydnay, N.S.W. (associate of)
  • Royal Academy (associate of)
  • Society for the Promotion of the Fine Arts in Australia (associate of)
  • British Institution (associate of)
  • Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street (associate of)
  • Commercial Academy, 30 Elizabeth Street, Sydnay, N.S.W. (associate of)
  • Royal Academy (associate of)