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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William Bland
Artist (Painter)
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John Horsburgh
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Sir John Jamison
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Major Thomas Mitchell
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Lieutenant Symonds
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Lieutenant Shortland
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Captain William Hobson
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Lieutenant-Colonel J. N. G. Gibbes
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James Raymond
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spouse of
Margaret Carmichael
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associate of
James Maclehose
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John Adamson
1803
Artist (Draughtsman), Artist (Painter)
associate of
William Kellett Baker
1803
Artist (Printmaker)
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Raphael Clint
1803
Artist (Printmaker)
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Captain William Lonsdale
1803
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Conrad Martens
1803
Artist (Draughtsman), Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Painter)
associate of
William Moffitt
1803
Artist (Printmaker)

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