Thomas Robertson b. c.1819

  • Artist (Painter)
The Hobart Town Courier called Thomas Robertson, "one of the best marine painters in the Australian colonies".
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Name
Thomas Robertson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Inspector of steamers (ANZSIC code: 2391)
  • Secretary (ANZSIC code: 7291)
  • Master of the barque (ANZSIC code: 4820)
  • captain (ANZSIC code: 7600)
  • Master mariner (ANZSIC code: 48)
Birth date
c.1819
Birth place
Manchester, England, UK, Manchester?, England, UK
Birth note
Place uncertain
Death date
c.1875
Death place
Yokohama, Japan
Active Period
  • c.1853 - c.1865
Residence
  • Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
  • Alma Place, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria
  • c.1853 Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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