August Theodor Abel b. 1802

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
This chemist, mineralogist and amateur artist had an interest in religious art. A German immigrant, he settled in Ballarat, becoming an active member of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. His art practice included watercolour as well as mixed media featuring minerals and metal.
creator of
Resurrection of the Dead and the Ascension of the Saviour
 
creator of
Christ
 
creator of
Miniature of a Lady