Thomas Bock b. c.1790

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
A first-class engraver and photographer, Thomas Bock was transported to Van Dieman's Land for assisting in an abortion. He stayed on in Australia after his release and made a career of printmaking, portrait painting and photography.
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Name
Thomas Bock
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Birth date
c.1790
Birth place
Sutton Coldfield, England, UK
Death date
18 March 1855
Death place
Hobart Town, Tas.
Burial place
Holy Trinity Church, Hobart, Tas.
Active Period
  • 1814 - 1855
Arrival
  • 19 January 1824 (Arrived Tasmania aboard the Asia.)
Residence
  • 1824 - 1855 Hobart Town, Tas.
  • c.1814 - c.1824 Birmingham, England, UK
  • c.1790 - c.1814 Sutton Coldfield, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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