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Alder, Anthony, b. 1838
Anthony Alder was a Brisbane-based taxidermist who is also known for his paintings of Australian fauna, particularly ornithological subjects.
Bock, Alfred, b. 1835
One of the pioneers of early photography in the 19th century along with his stepfather Thomas Bock, Alfred Bock also pursued a number of other ...
Chambers, Blagden, b. 1846
Bushman, station manager in Queensland later Watercolour painter and grazier and writer, resident in Maranoa and Barcoo in Queensland from about 1862-1867 later Sydney and ...
Clint, Alfred, b. 1843
A Colonial-era cartoonist, illustrator and scene-painter, Alfred Clint contributed works to the Ballarat and Sydney editions of Punch among others. Equally well-known for his work ...
Cole, Chassie, b. 1857
Charlotte Ann Reeve Cole (Chassie) showed an early interest in art and began entering various exhibitions, including Ballarat Juvenile Exhibition of 1878. She won medals ...
Collingridge, Arthur, b. 1853
Painter and illustrator of Australian scenes 1879-1901 who exhibited widely, mainly in NSW. Founding member of the Royal Art Society of NSW 1880.
Colquhoun, Alexander, b. 1862
Federation era Victorian painter and illustrator.
Cooke, Albert Charles, b. 1836
Late colonial era painter, engraver, cartoonist (attributed), illustrator and draughtsman.
Cunningham, Andrew, b. 1831
Painter, professional photographer and decorator, born in Scotland. Resident of Armidale, NSW, he was Armidale's first resident photographer.
Allport, Curzon, b. 1837
Sketcher, amateur photographer and solicitor. Son of artist Mary Morton Allport. Allport was the first president of the Tasmanian Photographic, Science and Art Association, elected ...
Duterrau, Benjamin, b. 1767
Duterrau arrived in Australia when he was 65. Already an established artist, he produced many Australian 'firsts' including 'The Conciliation' - the first history painting ...
Bevan, Edward, b. 1854
Arriving from England in the 1870s, Edward Bevan moved to Townsville and established himself as a surveyor and later as a newspaper editor. He was ...
Douglass, Elizabeth, b. 1825
Elizabeth Douglass worked mainly in miniature portraits on ivory, chalk drawings, watercolour, engraving and oil colour. Her work received recognition at the Geelong Mechanics Institute, ...
Esam, Arthur
Colonial era Adelaide newspaper illustrator. Esam drew old-time coaching scenes for 'Frearson's Weekly.'
Fearn, Francis, b. 1835
Francis Fearn engaged in a multifarious range of occupational pursuits including gold-prospecting - which unfortunately brought him no luck. He worked at various times as ...
Collingridge, George, b. 1847
Wood engraver, painter, founding member of the Royal Art Society of NSW, and founder of Australian Art, the first local magazine devoted to art. George ...
Gordon, George, b. 1839
A highly successful scenic artist in England before he arrived in Melbourne in 1879, Gordon was reported to have been paid £550 for his panoramas ...
Gregory, George, b. 1843
Gregory worked in Auckland where he opened a photographic studio, painted landscapes and still lifes and carved pew ends and altars for New Zealand churches.
Brees, Harold, b. 1838
Harold Brees shared his father's interest in the Antipodes and he worked as a painter and architect of some interest.
Halhed, Harriet, b. 1850
Australian-born painter in the Edwardian style; trained in UK and France. Associated with Chelsea bohemian set and Arts and Craft Movement.