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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Name
James McKain Meek
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • General store owner
  • Gold-digger
  • Fisherman
Birth date
1815
Birth place
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, U.K.
Death date
1899
Death place
New Zealand
Arrival
  • 1838
Residence
  • New Zealand
  • c.1850 - c.1852 Ballarat, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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