J. I. B. b. 1822

Also known as Fr John Ignatius Bleasdale
  • Artist (Painter)
Jesuit priest who pursued cultural interests along with his commitment to the natural sciences. There is some suggestion that he is the J.I.B who signed four watercolour landscapes of Tasmania in 1851.
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Name
J. I. B.
Also known as Fr John Ignatius Bleasdale (attributed)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Natural Scientist
  • Priest (Jesuit)
Birth date
1822
Death date
1884
Active Period
  • c.1851
Residence
  • c.1851 Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Related stub person groups
  • Australia's First Intercolonial Exhibition (associate of)
  • Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, Melbourne, Vic. (associate of)
Related works
  • On the Derwent opposite the Government Cottage, New Norfolk (creator of)
  • From Sandy Bay, View in Tasmania (creator of)
Related collections
  • National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)