Rudolph Jenny b. c.1826

Also known as R. J.
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Colonial-era newspaper wood engraver, he was the last of the classical European-trained wood-engravers in Melbourne. His estate was sworn at £11,280, the bulk of which was willed to various charitable institutions.
You are viewing the version of bio from Nov. 27, 2012, 10:53 a.m. (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record

Citations

  • Craig, C. (1980), 'Mr Punch in Tasmania’, Hobart, Tas.

  • Mahood, M. (1973), 'The Loaded Line : Australian Political Caricature 1788-1901’, Melbourne, Vic.

  • (1905), '(obituary)’, Melbourne, Vic.: Argus, 01-23.

  • Darragh, T.A., 'Directory of nineteenth century lithographers and engravers working in Victoria’, manuscript.

  • Melbourne, Vic.: Melbourne Punch.

  • Tasmanian Punch.

  • Melbourne, Vic.: Australasian Sketcher.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
References [<ExternalResource: Craig, C. (1980), 'Mr Punch in Tasmania', Hobart, Tas.>, <ExternalResource: Mahood, M. (1973), 'The Loaded Line : Australian Political Caricature 1788-1901', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: (1905), '(obituary)', Melbourne, Vic.: Argus, 01-23.>, <ExternalResource: Darragh, T.A., 'Directory of nineteenth century lithographers and engravers working in Victoria', manuscript.>, <ExternalResource: Melbourne, Vic.: Melbourne Punch.>, <ExternalResource: Tasmanian Punch.>, <ExternalResource: Melbourne, Vic.: Australasian Sketcher.>]