John McArthur b. 16 March 1791

Also known as John Macarthur
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
John McArthur was a sketcher and naval officer. T.H. Huxley called him ('with all reverence') 'a pragmatical old fogey.'
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Citations

  • Bassett, M. (1966), 'Behind the Picture: H.M.S. Rattlesnake’s Australian and New Guinea Cruise 1846 to 1850’, Melbourne, Vic.

  • Mowle, L.M. (1978), 'A Genealogical History of Pioneer Families of Australia’, Adelaide, SA.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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