Philip Slaeger

Also known as Sligo
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Philip Slaeger ('Sligo') was sketcher and engraver. He was convicted for an unspecified crime at Maidstone (Kent) and transported. In 1807 Slaeger arrived at Sydney. His prints published by Absalom West sold well.
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References [<ExternalResource: Bonyhady, T. (1988), 'The Skottowe Manuscript: A Commentary', Sydney, New South Wales.>, <ExternalResource: Hackforth-Jones, J. (1977), 'The Convict Artists', Melbourne, Victoria.>, <ExternalResource: Wantrup, J. (1987), 'Australian Rare Books 1788-1900', Potts Point, New South Wales.>, <ExternalResource: Neville, R. (1989), 'Printmakers of early New South Wales', MA thesis, University of Sydney.>]