Richard Hanmer Bunbury b. 1813

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
As a midshipman, Bunbury lost right arm at the Battle of Navarino in 1827. He learnt to paint with his left hand and his ink and watercolours are held in the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.
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  • La Trobe Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC

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