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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Name
William Wackenbarth Short
Also known as:
  • W. W. Short
  • William Short Junior
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • proprietor of photographic company (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Birth date
1833
Birth place
Surrey, England, UK
Death date
20 June 1917
Death place
Burwood, Melbourne, Vic
Active Period
  • c.1856 - c.1898
Arrival
  • 1852 (Melbourne)
Residence
  • Bendigo, Victoria
  • 1861 Brunswick Street, Collingwood (or Fitzroy), Victoria
  • Madeline Street, North Melbourne, Victoria
Training
  • Royal Academy School of Design, Somerset House, London, England
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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