George Sutherland b. 1829

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Despite ill-health and colour-blindness, George Sutherland was the father of eight children and a prolific artmaker. He concentrated more on sketching due to his impairment, but it did not hamper his abilities either as a teacher or as an artist and engraver.
Name
George Sutherland
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
Birth date
1829
Birth place
Scotland, UK
Death date
1885
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1864 - c.1878
Arrival
  • 1864
Residence
  • Sydney, NSW
  • Scotland, UK
  • 1852 - 1854 United States
  • 1870 - 1885 Melbourne, Vic.
Cultural Heritage
  • Scottish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870