Joseph Lycett b. c.1775

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Joseph Lycett was a painter. In 1811 he was convicted of forgery and transported to New South Wales for 14 years. Despite being called a portrait and miniature painter at the time of his conviction, all Lycett's extant subjects are topographical or botanical. In 1828 he was living near Bath when he was again arrested, cut his throat and while recovering in hospital, tore open the wound and died.
Tags: Convict, Forger, New South Wales, Newcastle
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