William Wackenbarth Short b. 1833

Also known as W. W. Short, William Short Junior
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
William Wackenbarth Short was a painter and professional photographer. He came to Melbourne in 1852. Short applied for the position of artist on the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition in 1860. His application was unsuccessful.
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associate of
Victorian Academy of Arts
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associate of
Victorian Artists' Society
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associate of
Victorian Society of Fine Arts
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associate of
Melbourne & Berlin Photographic Company
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associate of
Stevens's Art Gallery
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