A trained engraver, William Kellett Baker sold lithographic - often unauthorised prints of works by well known colonial artists including William Henry Fernyhough. As a ...
Like many early colonists in public service, George Boyes was able to pursue leisurely hobbies, such as watercolour painting; he preferred the landscape of Tasmania ...
A caricature in his diary of Governor Bourke saw Bunbury demoted from his position as his aide-de-camp. He later volunteered for service in Western Australia, ...
Sketcher, clergyman and geologist born in England. Resident of NSW Clarke's fame derives chiefly from his contributions to the geological knowledge of Australia.
Although primarily known as an explorer and surveyor, G.W. Evans's artistic efforts have considerable merit. His topographical vistas of Hobart Town, Parramatta and Sydney Harbour ...
Colonial Tasmanian engraver, amateur photographer, newspaper editor and merchant mariner. As the editor of the Cornwall Chronicle, Goodwin regularly upset his readers and members of ...
Gould's stunning drawings executed with botanist Dr Scott show the various plant and bird life of Tasmania. However, Gould was continually battling the law and ...
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 ...
Botanical artist, lithographer and botanist, he travelled widely and between 1834 and 1863 published illustrations of South African, North American, British and Japanese plants, mostly ...