John Korff b. 7 September 1799

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Shipbuilder and and merchant seaman, John Korff ran a shipbuilding business with his sons in Sydney and later Korffs (Coffs) Harbour. He made sketches while on his sea voyages, the subjects often mariners' landmarks such as mountains and lighthouses.
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References [<ExternalResource: Abbott, G. and Little, G. (1976), 'The Respectable Sydney Merchant - A.B. Spark of Tempe', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Low, F. (1844), 'The City of Sydney Directory 1844-45', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Bruce, Candice.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Korff, Brian (Mr & Mrs).>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Lennon, Jane.>, <ExternalResource: Korff, John, 'Photographic reproductions of sketches', Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW.>]