Mr Harry Strongitharm Wilkinson b. 1842

  • Artist (Painter)
Moved from England to New Zealand 1880, married Ada Powis and had three children. Moved to Sydney 1888 and fourth child born. In Sydney worked as journalist. Separated from wife in 1898 and moved to Brisbane, Queensland where he commenced his professional artistic career. His paintings include: Early Morning (Winter) Brisbane River (Welsby collection) and Fitz-Grafton and Poseidon (Brisbane Racing Club collection).
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Name
Mr Harry Strongitharm Wilkinson (Also signed his works "HSW")
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Newspaper Editor, Journalist, Merchant Clerk, Commercial Agent c.1 January 1860 - c.1 January 1898
Birth date
1842
Birth place
London, England
Birth note
Harry Wilkinson was born in England, moved to New Zealand in 1880 then Australia in 1888. He lived in Queensland from approximately 1898 until his death in 1918 and it was here that he undertook most of his painting.
Death date
19 November 1918
Death note
Grave currently unmarked. Grave 35, compartment 8A
Active Period
  • c.1 January 1888 - c.1 January 1918
Arrival
  • c.1 January 1888
Residence
  • c.1 January 1842 - c.1 January 1880

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