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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  • Design from Scottish History (creator of)
  • Poacher in a Storm (creator of)
  • The Flute Player (creator of)
  • Sporting on the Moors (creator of)
  • Scene from the Lord of the Isles (creator of)
  • News from Australia (creator of)
  • Australia. News from Home (creator of)
  • The Squatter's Hut - News from Home (creator of)
  • Victoria Square, Port Essington (creator of)
  • Lagoon near the S. Alligator and Ranges Seen from a Granite Hill between the 2nd and 3rd Camp at the Burdekin (creator of)
  • Sketches in Australia and the Adjacent Islands (creator of)
  • Bush Scene - Port Stephens (creator of)
  • How the Natives Danced the Corrobary (creator of)
  • Fern Tree Valley near Hobarton, Wombeyan Cave [NSW] (creator of)
  • The Adventures of a Griffin (creator of)
  • Bush Scene, Swan River, W.A (creator of)
Related events
  • 1870 Sydney Intercolonial Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Second Exhibition of the Society for the Promotion of the Fine Arts in Australia (None)
  • Royal Academy Summer Show (exhibited at)
  • 1870 Sydney Intercolonial Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Royal Academy Summer Show (exhibited at)
  • Second Exhibition of the Society for the Promotion of the Fine Arts in Australia (None)