William Rose Bock b. 6 January 1847

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
William Rose Bock learned engraving and printmaking from his father Thomas Bock and was well-known in Tasmania as a designer of illuminated addresses, crests and seals before relocating to New Zealand in 1868. In Wellington he established himself as a publisher and printer and was responsible for publishing Sarah Ann Fenton's Art Album of New Zealand Flora, the first fully-coloured book to be prin
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Name
William Rose Bock
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • Publisher (ANZSIC code: J)
Birth date
6 January 1847
Birth place
Hobart Town, Tas.
Death date
1932
Death place
New Zealand
Active Period
  • c.1868 - c.1889
Residence
  • 1868 - 1932 Wellington, New Zealand
  • 1847 - 1868 Hobart Town, Tas.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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References [<ExternalResource: Ellis, E.M. & Ellis, D.G. (1978), 'Early Prints of New Zealand 1642-1875', Christchurch, New Zealand.>]