William Augustus Francis b. 1842

  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional photographer. Born in London, Francis worked in Adelaide, including in a partnership with H. Anson at the Photographic Institution, Rundle Street.

Citations

  • Davies, Alan and Stanbury, Peter (1985), 'The Mechanical Eye in Australia: Photography 1841-1900’, Melbourne, Vic.

  • Statton, J. (1986), 'Biographical Index of South Australians 1836-1885’, Adelaide, SA.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870