Richard Atherton Ffarington b. 23 December 1823

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Ffarington recorded the natural world of Western Australia and its indigenous inhabitants while serving with the 51st Regiment in Western Australia bewteen 1843-47. His sketches and watercolours include competent scenes of the coast, but of far more importance are his drawing and watercolours of the daily activites of the local Aboriginal people.
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child of
William Ffarington
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child of
née Green Frances Ann Ffarington
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Joseph Ffarington
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née Rowes Ellen Julia Ffarington
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