James Hazell Adamson b. 27 June 1829

Also known as J. H. Adamson, Mr Adamson
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
This diverse artist practised as a painter, lithographer and professional photographer. His works encompassed portrait, landscape and still life genres. Exhibiting in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, he received wide ranging recognition for his work.
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Name
James Hazell Adamson
Also known as:
  • J. H. Adamson
  • Mr Adamson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Drawing teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • Professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Birth date
27 June 1829
Birth place
Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, UK
Death date
2 May 1902
Death place
Adelaide, SA
Active Period
  • c.1850 - c.1875
Arrival
  • 1839 (Arrived SA on board the 'Recovery')
Residence
  • c.1902- Adelaide, SA
  • c.1874 - c.1875 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1856 - c.1859 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1839 - 1856 Adelaide, SA
  • 27 June 1829 - 1839 Scotland, UK
Cultural Heritage
  • Scottish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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