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.'

Citations

  • Davey, J.J., 'Reminiscences of an architect’, (manuscript, private collection).

Initial data sources

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