John Carmichael b. c.1811

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter, etcher, art teacher and engraver. Despite being 'deaf and dumb', a distinguishing handicap often mentioned in relation to his work, Carmichael was nevertheless regarded as one of the most competent engravers in Sydney. He is also notable for having been one of the earliest free emigrant artists to pursue a lifelong professional career in New South Wales.
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miniature painter, sketcher, art teacher, engraver and etcher, served his apprenticeship as an engraver with John Horsburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland, and reached journeyman status before emigrating to New South Wales.

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1992
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