James Wood b. c.1802

  • Artist (Printmaker)
Lithographer and public servant, son of James Boteler Wood, arrived at Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land, in the Lang on 27 July 1824. After marrying in England he returned to Australia with a lithographic press, which he operated with his new wife.
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Name
James Wood
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • publisher (ANZSIC code: J)
  • bookshop owner (ANZSIC code: 42)
  • wine merchant (ANZSIC code: 3606)
  • public servant (ANZSIC code: 75)
Birth date
c.1802
Birth place
England, UK
Death date
26 April 1854
Death place
Hobart, Tasmania
Active Period
  • c.1829 - c.1854
Arrival
  • 27 July 1824
Residence
  • 1829- Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land , Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
  • 1828 - 1829 England, UK
  • c.1826- Van Diemen's Land, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1824- Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land , Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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References [<ExternalResource: Craig, C. (1961), 'The Engravers of Van Diemen's Land', Launceston, Tasmania.>, <ExternalResource: (6 May 1856), Cornwall Chronicle (obituary).>, <ExternalResource: Craig, C. (1984), 'More Old Tasmanian Prints', Launceston, Tasmania.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Stilwell, G.T.>]