James Guy b. c.1832

Also known as J. W. Guy, James Guy, James Waln Guy
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
James Guy was a painter, scene-painter and professional photographer. He came to Sydney about 1856. In 1858 with his brother John he opened a photographic gallery in Sydney.
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Name
James Guy
Also known as:
  • J. W. Guy (possible attribution)
  • James Guy
  • James Waln Guy
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • scene-painter (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
c.1832
Birth place
Manchester, England, UK
Death date
15 October 1863
Death place
47 Botany Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Burial place
Randwick Cemetery, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales
Active Period
  • c.1857 - c.1861
Arrival
  • c.1856 (Sydney)
Residence
  • 1858 - 1859 381 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.October 1858 - c.1858 290 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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