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.
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