Henry Burn b. 1807

Also known as Burns
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Burn's watercolour and oil landscapes demonstrate his success in capturing the changing effects of light and atmosphere as well as incorporating interesting contemporary details.
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painter and lithographer, was born in Birmingham, son of Samuel Burn, a varnish-maker, and Hannah, née Oliver.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011

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References [<ExternalResource: Downer, C. & Phipps, J (1985), 'Victorian Vision: 1834 Onwards', National Gallery of Victoria catalogue, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Laverty, C (1983), 'Pastures and Pastimes', Victorian Ministry for the Arts catalogue, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Reynolds, P (1973), 'A note on Henry Burn', La Trobe Library Journal vol. 3, iss.11, 04.>, <ExternalResource: Diggins, L (1985), 'Selected Australian Works', Lauraine Diggins catalogue, Melbourne, June.>]