William Paul Dowling b. c.1824

Also known as W. P. Dowling
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
William Paul Dowling was a painter, engraver and photographer. In 1849 he was transported to Hobart Town as a political prisoner. Dowling worked in partnership with his photographer brother, Matthew Patrick Dowling until the latter accused William of selling his photographs as his own.
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Citations

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

  • Craig, C. (1961), 'The Engravers of Van Diemen’s Land’, Launceston.

  • Stilwell, G.T. (1975), 'Convict Artists of Van Diemen’s Land’, Hobart, Tasmania.

  • (1860), Cornwall Chronicle, 2 June, 13 Oct.

  • (1871), Tasmanian, 4 March, 15, 22 July.

  • (22 February 1879), Weekly Examiner.

  • Information sourced from Archives Office of Tasmania, CON37/5/1672, GO33/81.

  • Information sourced from McPhee, John.

  • Craig, C. (1984), 'More Old Tasmanian Prints’, Launceston.

Initial data sources

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