James McKain Meek b. 1815

  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Sketcher, penman and designer, Meeks produced what are thought to be the earliest drawings made on the Ballarat goldfields. He was also well known for producing maps and information about the 'history, geography, institutions and resources' of each colony.
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associate of
John Noone
Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Photographer)
associate of
John Noone
1815
Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Photographer)

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Related collections
  • untitled (collected in)
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Related recognitions
  • Second-class certificate at the 1861 Victorian Exhibition, Melbourne, Vic. (received)
  • Gold medal, 1862 London International Exhibition, London, England, UK. (received)
Related events
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
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