John Sharkey

Also known as John Sharkie
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer)
Government photographer and printer, John Sharkey invented his own form of photolithography. In 1869 he was appointed manager of the Government Printing Office's photolithographic branch.
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Name
John Sharkey
Also known as John Sharkie (possible attribution)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • manager in printing office (ANZSIC code: 1611) (manager in printing office Government Printing Office's photolithographic branch)
  • copperplate printer (ANZSIC code: 1611)
  • government photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Death date
1898
Death place
Paddington, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • 1860 - 1896
Residence
  • c.1874 - c.1898 Glenmore Road, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1871 - c.1873 Elliott Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales
  • Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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