Walter Withers b. 22 October 1854

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Federation era English born Melbourne painter, lithographer and art teacher, who won the inaugural Wynne Prize in 1897
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Name
Walter Withers
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • draughtsman
  • art teacher
Birth date
22 October 1854
Birth place
Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, UK
Death date
1914
Death place
Victoria
Active Period
  • 1880 - 1914
Arrival
  • 1882
Residence
  • c.1890 - c.1900 Charterisville, Eaglemont, Melbourne, Vic
  • c.1879 - c.1882 London, England, UK
  • c.1897 - c.1900 Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria
  • c.1884 - c.1914 Melbourne, Victoria
Training
  • c.1879 - c.1882 Royal Academy Schools [and/or?] South Kensington, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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Related collections
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Related recognitions
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