George William Evans b. 1780

Also known as G. Evans
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Although primarily known as an explorer and surveyor, G.W. Evans's artistic efforts have considerable merit. His topographical vistas of Hobart Town, Parramatta and Sydney Harbour are valuable records of early settlements and newly explored territory in Australia.

Citations

  • Weatherburn, A.K. (1966), 'George William Evans’, Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol 1, eds. D. Pike, A. Shaw, M. Clark, B. Nairn, G. Serle and R. Ward, Melbourne, Vic.

  • Craig, C. (1964), 'Old Tasmanian Prints’, Launceston, Tas.

  • Flower, C. (1975), 'The Antipodes Observed’, Melbourne, Vic.

  • Rienits, R. & T. (1963), 'Early Artists of Australia’, Sydney, NSW.

  • 'Historical Records of Australia’, Series 1, vol. 8 and vol. 11.

  • (1848), Hobart Town Advertiser, June 16.

  • (1895), Mercury, July 16.

  • Information sourced from Gilbert, Lionel.

  • Oxley, John (1820), 'Two Expeditions into the Interior of Australia’, London, England, UK.

  • Evans, G. W. (1822), 'Geographical, Historical and Topographical Description of Van Diemen’s Land…’, London, England, UK.

  • (1848), Hobart Town Advertiser, June.

  • Weatherburn, A. K. (1966), 'George William Evans, Explorer’, Sydney, NSW.

  • Information sourced from Mackay, Mary.

Initial data sources

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