Thomas Roberts

Also known as Professor T. Roberts
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Thomas Roberts was a painter, art teacher and administrator. He made a portrait of Rev. Thomas Smith which Sydney Morning Herald described as, "painted in a superior style of art".
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Name
Thomas Roberts
Also known as Professor T. Roberts
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • administrator
  • art teacher
Active Period
  • c.1853 - c.1874
Residence
  • Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • Bellerine Street, Geelong, Victoria
  • Punt Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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