John William Lewin b. 1770

Also known as J. W. Lewin, I. W. Lewin
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Colonial Sydney painter, art teacher and naturalist, was the first free artist to settle in New South Wales and attempted to make a living as a professional painter.
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creator of
One of the New South Wales Aborigines Befriended by Governor Macquarie
 
creator of
Natural History of the Lepidopterous Insects of New South Wales
Date
Medium
Works on paper
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Natural History
URL
http://cat.lib.unimelb.edu.au/record=b1306697

London : J.H. Bohte, vi, 19 p., 18 leaves of col. plates ; 28 cm.

 
creator of
Evans Peak
Date
Note: Exhibited at The Australian Landscape 1972
 
creator of
The Gigantic Lyllie of New South Wales
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