John Black Carmichael b. c.1803

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter, etcher, art teacher and engraver. Despite being 'deaf and dumb', a distinguishing handicap often mentioned in relation to his work, Carmichael was nevertheless regarded as one of the most competent engravers in Sydney. He is also notable for having been one of the earliest free emigrant artists to pursue a lifelong professional career in New South Wales.
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Name
John Black Carmichael
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
c.1803
Birth place
Scotland, UK, Scotland, UK?
Birth note
Edinburgh
Death date
27 July 1857
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1825 - c.1857
Arrival
  • October 1825 (Arrived NSW on board 'Triton'.)
Residence
  • 1825 - 27 July 1857 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1811 - c.1825 Scotland, UK
Training
  • c.1811 - c.1825 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions