Richard Browne b. 1776

Also known as I. R. Brown, T. R. Brown, J. R. Brown
  • Artist (Painter)
A convict artist of the early nineteenth century. His early works are of natural history subjects; later he turned to figurative work, particularly of Indigenous Australians.
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Name
Richard Browne
Also known as:
  • I. R. Brown
  • T. R. Brown
  • J. R. Brown
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1776
Birth place
Dublin, Ireland
Death date
11 January 1824
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1811 - c.1824
Arrival
  • July 1811 (He arrived on board the Providence at Sydney, NSW.)
Residence
  • February 1817 - 11 January 1824 Sydney, NSW
  • October 1811 - February 1817 Newcastle, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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