William Henry Aldis b. c.1805

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Colonial male tobacconist and sketcher whose only known work is a marine watercolour. Aldis is better known for his tobacco shop, which was a popular destination for military personnel and was known to display the daguerreotypes of G.B. Goodman. The shop - and its proprietor - were depicted in a drawing by C.W. Andrews that was subsequently etched by W.G. Mason.
Name
William Henry Aldis
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Tobacconist (ANZSIC code: 4279)
Birth date
c.1805
Birth note
possible attribution
Death date
1872
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Death note
possible attribution
Active Period
  • c.1845 - c.1859
Residence
  • c.1845 - c.1859 Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870