J. C. W.

Also known as James A. C. Willis (possible attribution)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Little is known about this colonial artist except that he possessed admirable drawing skills. It is unfortunate that only one example survives of his talent.
Talk | Version history | Updated Oct. 19, 2011 | Created Jan. 1, 1992
Name
J. C. W.
Also known as James A. C. Willis (possible attribution)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Residence
  • c.1866 Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1866
Languages
  • English
Is Indigenous
No
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

sketcher, drew a panoramic pencil View of Parramatta River from our House dated 1866 and signed with barely legible initials (Mitchell Library). This well-executed and detailed drawing was possibly by James A. C. Willis .

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011
View of Parramatta River from our House
Date
1866
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