William Govett b. 3 October 1807

Also known as William Romaine Govett
  • Artist (Painter)
Young exploratory surveyor who impressed others with his work so much that they named the most beautiful waterfall in that area 'Govett's Leap'. He was especially interested in depicting local Aborigines and their customs.
creator of
Natives Ascending Lofty Trees
 
creator of
Trial of a Native Who has Recently Stolen His Wife from a Tribe to Which He Does Not Belong
 
creator of
The Corroboree, a Peculiar Dance of the Natives of New South Wales
 
creator of
Native Women Weeping over a Grave
 
creator of
The only competent person
 
creator of
Greenwich, Chelsea