Richard William Newman b. c.1814

Also known as Frederick Newman
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter and sketcher. His only known works are two drawings which are presumed to be from 1840. He worked as a public servant at Port Arthur and Oatlands before dying of consumption at the age of 32.
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Name
Richard William Newman
Also known as Frederick Newman
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Public Servant
Birth date
c.1814
Death date
23 July 1846
Death place
Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land , Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land (Tasmania)
Burial place
St David's Cemetery, Hobart Town, Tas.
Active Period
  • c.1840
Arrival
  • August 1827 (Arrived in Hobart Town aboard the 'Persian'.)
Residence
  • c.1846- Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land , Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land (Tasmania)
  • August 1839 - September 1845 Port Arthur, Van Diemens Land (Tasmania)
  • November 1837 - August 1839 Oatlands, Van Diemens Land (Tasmania)
  • 1833 - November 1837 Port Arthur, Van Diemens Land (Tasmania)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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