William Thomas Lyttleton b. c.1786

Also known as H. W.
  • Artist (Painter)
Early 19th century painter and soldier who lived and painted in Van Diemen's Land and Ceylon. Lyttleton was also interested in architecture and he erected the house now known as Pinefield at Longford.
Name
William Thomas Lyttleton
Also known as H. W.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Naval officer (ANZSIC code: 7600)
  • Police magistrate (ANZSIC code: 7540)
  • Army officer (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
c.1786
Birth place
UK, UK?
Birth note
Place uncertain
Death date
7 June 1839
Death place
45 Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park, London, England, UK
Burial place
Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1809 - c.1835
Arrival
  • December 1809 (Arrived Sydney)
Residence
  • 1836 - 1839 England, UK
  • 1825 - 1836 Van Diemen's Land, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)
  • 1814 - 1820 Ceylon, Sri Lanka, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
  • Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870