Nathaniel Lipscomb Kentish b. 1797

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
The self-styled 'Amateur Poet Laureate' of Victoria, Kentish owned and published the 'Sydney Times' from 1834-1838 which doubtless featured his own poems, drawings and engravings. In 1849 he was gaoled for horsewhipping an editor.
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Name
Nathaniel Lipscomb Kentish
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • NSW Government Surveyor
  • Emigration agent
  • Teacher
  • Surveyor
  • Editor
Birth date
1797
Birth place
Hampshire, England, UK
Death date
1867
Active Period
  • c.1829 - c.1851
Arrival
  • 1829 (Sydney, NSW)
Residence
  • c.1852 - c.1867 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1849 - c.1851 Port Phillip, Vic.
  • c.1840 - c.1849 Tas.
  • c.1833 - c.1840 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1833- Cloudy Bay, New Zealand
  • 1829 - 1833 Sydney, NSW
  • 1797 - 1829 England, UK
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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