William Webb Ellis b. c.1756

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
A watercolourist and draughtsman. Webb worked as surgeon's mate on Cook's third voyage. He drew coastal profiles, bird studies and landscapes.
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Name
William Webb Ellis
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Surgeon's mate (ANZSIC code: 8512)
Birth date
c.1756
Death date
June 1785
Active Period
  • 1782 - 1785
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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References [<ExternalResource: Joppien, R. and Smith, B. (1987), 'The Art of Captain Cook's Voyages vol.3: The Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery 1776-1780', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Rienits, R. and Rienits, T. (1963), 'Early Artists of Australia', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: (1985), Deutscher Fine Arts Catalogue, April.>, <ExternalResource: Ellis, W. W. (1782), 'Authentic Narrative of a Voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clarke in H.M.S. Resolution and Discovery during the years 1776-1780', London, England, UK.>]