William Henry Starnes b. 1815

Also known as H. Starnes, W. Starnes
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter and coach-maker, Starnes exhibited with the South Australian Society of Arts. His enthusiasm one year lead him to show works under two names - perhaps he thought this approach would give him a better chance at winning.
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Name
William Henry Starnes
Also known as:
  • H. Starnes
  • W. Starnes
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Coach-maker
Birth date
1815
Birth place
Lewes, Sussex, England, UK
Death date
5 April 1882
Death place
Adelaide, SA
Active Period
  • c.1857 - c.1870
Arrival
  • c.1850
Residence
  • c.1871 - c.1882 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA
  • 1857 - 1871 Norwood, Adelaide, SA
  • c.1850 - c.1857 Adelaide, SA
  • c.1815 - c.1850 England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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  • [Royal] South Australian Society of Arts (associate of)
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Related recognitions
  • South Australian Society of Arts (received)
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