William B. Dexter b. 1817

Also known as William Bull Dexter
  • Artist (Painter)
William Dexter was a painter. He arrived at Sydney in 1852. Dexter and his wife Caroline opened a 'Gallery of Arts and School of Design' in Sydney where he taught painting and drawing. In 1857 he exhibited with the Victorian Society of Fine Arts.
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exhibited at
Victorian Society of Fine Arts Exhibition
Date
December 1857
Place
Melbourne, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1855
Place
Ross' Australian Gallery, Bridge Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
British Institution Exhibition
Date
1855
Place
London, England, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Society of British Artists Exhibition
Date
1852
Place
Suffolk Street, London, England, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Royal Academy
Date
1852
Place
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, England, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Royal Academy
Date
1851
Place
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, England, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition

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