John William Lewin b. 1770

Also known as J. W. Lewin, I. W. Lewin
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Colonial Sydney painter, art teacher and naturalist, was the first free artist to settle in New South Wales and attempted to make a living as a professional painter.
Name
John William Lewin
Also known as:
  • J. W. Lewin
  • I. W. Lewin
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Naturalist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
1770
Death date
August 1819
Death place
Campbelltown, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1789 - c.1819
Arrival
  • 1800 (aboard the Minerva)
Residence
  • c.1812 - c.1814 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1817 - c.1819 Airds, Campbelltown, NSW
  • c.1809 - c.1817 Sydney, NSW
  • 1802 - 1808 Parramatta, NSW
  • 1801 - 1802 Tahiti, French Polynesia
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions