Thomas Tyrwhitt Balcombe b. 15 June 1810

Also known as T. B., Thomas Balcombe
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Although Thomas Balcombe did not enjoy working as a public servant, his position as a field surveyor afforded him the opportunity to travel extensively. His artistic talent blossomed and he made numerous genre works dealing with life in Sydney and beyond.
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Name
Thomas Tyrwhitt Balcombe
Also known as:
  • T. B.
  • Thomas Balcombe
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Public Servant
Birth date
15 June 1810
Birth place
The Briars, St. Helena, South Atlantic Ocean
Death date
13 October 1861
Death place
Paddington, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1835 - c.1857
Arrival
  • April 1824 (Disembarked in Sydney, NSW from the ship Hibernia)
Residence
  • c.1857 - c.1861 Paddington, Sydney, NSW
  • 1824 - 1861 Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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