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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Name
Philip Slaeger
Also known as Sligo
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • servant (ANZSIC code: 9601)
  • engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Active Period
  • 1812 - 1814
Arrival
  • July 1807 (Sydney)
Residence
  • c.1812- Sydney, New South Wales?
  • c.1807 - c.1812 Parramatta and Hawkesbury districts, New South Wales
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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