Mr Betts

Also known as W. Betts
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Late colonial-era woodblock artist, woodcarver and pastry cook from Hamilton, Victoria. Betts put his skills to good use, carving both functional and decorative butter pats and moulds for his shop. His engraved woodblocks included one for a poster 'To the Carnival' that is now held by the National Gallery of Australia.
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Name
Mr Betts
Also known as W. Betts
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Carver)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • Pastry cook (ANZSIC code: 1174)
Active Period
  • c.1880
Residence
  • c.1880 Hamilton, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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References [<ExternalResource: Butler, Roger (1993), 'The Streets as Art Galleries : Walls Sometimes Speak : Poster Art in Australia (NGA catalogue )', National Gallery of Australia catalogue, Canberra, ACT.>, <ExternalResource: Walker, Murray (1978), 'Colonial Crafts, Victoria', National Gallery of Victoria catalogue, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Darragh, Tom.>]