Edwin Dalton

Also known as Edward Dalton
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
A prominent society photographer, teacher to Queen Victoria and inventor of the 'Biotype'. His talent for portraiture was such 'you could almost speak to' his subjects.
Name
Edwin Dalton
Also known as Edward Dalton
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Active Period
  • 1818 - 1844
  • 1853 - 1865
Arrival
  • c.1850
Residence
  • 1854 - 1865 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1854 Upper Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria
Training
  • c.1840 Ross, William (Sir)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870