Alexandre Henri Lamartiniere b. c.1844

Also known as Alexander Henry Lamartiniere
  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional photographer, worked with Andrew Chandler and Albert Lomer in Sydney before opening his own Gallery of Photographic Art in 1866. He may have learned photography from Edwin Dalton, and trained Charles Kerry. He aimed for 'a superior style of pictures to those generally produced by other artists.'

Citations

  • Davies, Alan & Stanbury, Peter (1985), 'The Mechanical Eye in Australia: Photography 1841-1900’, Melbourne, Vic : Oxford University Press.

  • Newton, G. (1988), 'Shades of Light’, Canberra, ACT.

  • Information sourced from Lennon, J.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870