Potter

Also known as James H. Potter
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, draughtsman and remittance man, a son of Alderman Potter of London, came to Sydney in 1858. Was described as 'a clever sketcher and draftsman and artist. He could have got a position in the Land Surveying department but was too lazy to copy a drawing.'
Name
Potter
Also known as James H. Potter (possible attribution)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Draughtsman (ANZSIC code: 692)
  • Remittance man (ANZSIC code: 6229)
Active Period
  • c.1867 - c.1868
Arrival
  • 1858
Residence
  • c.1867 - c.1868 64 York Street East, Emerald Hill (South Melbourne), Vic. (possible attribution )
  • c.1858- Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870