Joseph Fowles b. 1810

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
The indefatigable and versatile Joseph Fowles turned his hand to an eclectic range of occupations, with varying degrees of success, alongside his artistic endeavours. He was also instrumental in securing a place for drawing and defining its features in the New South Wales government school curriculum from the 1860s until the 1880s.
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Name
Joseph Fowles
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Author
  • Drawing master
  • Art teachers trainier
  • Art teacher
  • Racehorse trainer
  • Farmer
  • Surgeon
Birth date
1810
Birth place
Somerset, England, UK
Death date
25 June 1878
Death place
Fairfield, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1841 - c.1878
Arrival
  • 31 August 1838 (Sydney, NSW; barque 'Fortune')
Residence
  • c.1847 - c.1850 Harrington Street, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1868 Glebe Road, Glebe, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1838 - c.1842 Figtree Farm (now on Reiby Road), Hunter's Hill, Sydney, NSW
  • England, UK
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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  • Agricultural Society of New South Wales Intercolonial Exhibition (exhibited at)
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