John Hennings b. 6 July 1835

Also known as Johann Friedrich Hennings
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, scene-painter and decorator, was born in Germany and arrived in Melbourne in 1855 where he painted theatre scenes for about four decades. Hennings's contribution to Australian scene-painting was considerable.
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    Private collections.

  • La Trobe Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.

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