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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Citations

  • Wells (1848), 'Geographic Dictionary or Gazetteer’.

  • William Bland (1843), 'New South Wales Magazine’.

See also

  • 'Normal Institution, Hyde Park, Sydney, wood-engraving, 12.7x19cm, from James Maclehose, Picture of Sydney and Stranger's Guide in New South Wales, Sydney 1838.'.

Initial data sources

  • DAA with additions

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Other occupations
  • Engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
  • Engraver
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)