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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Name
Richard Hanmer Bunbury
Gender
Unspecified
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • harbour master
  • superintendent
  • pastoralist
  • civil officer
  • naval officer
Birth date
1813
Birth place
Mildenhall, Suffolk, England, UK
Death date
1857
Death place
Prince of Wales Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria
Active Period
  • 1838 - 1844
Residence
  • c.1844 - c.1857 Barton Hall, Mount William, Vic
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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