Johann Ludwig Gerard Krefft b. 17 February 1830

Also known as Johann Louis Gerard Krefft, Gerard Krefft
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
On an expedition of the Murray and Darling rivers, Krefft made over 500 drawings of specimens and Aboriginal subjects. Later he became assistant curator at the Australian Museum, where he published numerous scientific articles and wrote two books on snakes and mammals of Australia.
Name
Johann Ludwig Gerard Krefft
Also known as:
  • Johann Louis Gerard Krefft
  • Gerard Krefft
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Naturalist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Scientist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Assistant curator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
17 February 1830
Birth place
Brunswick, Germany
Death date
19 February 1881
Death place
Randwick, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1857 - c.1874
Arrival
  • November 1852 (Arrived Melbourne, Vic. aboard the Revenue)
Residence
  • 1860 - 1881 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1852 - c.1858 Melbourne, Vic.
Cultural Heritage
  • German
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870