Herbert Deveril

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer)
A professional photographer and photolithographer, Deveril worked in Melbourne until 1873 when he moved to New Zealand permanently. He was quite prolific and worked as an official government photographer in Melbourne and then New Zealand for most of his career.
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Name
Herbert Deveril
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Government photographer (ANZSIC code: 75)
  • Photolithographer (ANZSIC code: 1611)
  • Professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Active Period
  • c.1864 - c.1891
Residence
  • c.1884 - c.1891 Auckland, New Zealand
  • c.June 1873 - c.1884 Wellington, New Zealand
  • 1873 - June 1873 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1866 - 1873 Ballarat, Vic.
  • 1864 - 1866 St Kilda, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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