Charles Henry Woolcott b. 1821

Also known as C. H. W.
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and public servant, was born in Exeter, England. In 1832 he accompanied his parents to Sydney, where he began to work with the City Corporation. Woolcott was said to have rowed across the harbour to work every day. Very few of his works are known.
Name
Charles Henry Woolcott
Also known as C. H. W.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • public servant (ANZSIC code: 75)
Birth date
1821
Birth place
Exeter, England
Death date
23 August 1905
Death place
North Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • 1832 - 1893
Arrival
  • 1832
Residence
  • 1821 - 1832 Exeter, England
  • c.1832 - c.1893 Sydney, New South Wales
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870