Thomas Tyrwhitt Balcombe b. 15 June 1810

Also known as T. B., Thomas Balcombe
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Although Thomas Balcombe did not enjoy working as a public servant, his position as a field surveyor afforded him the opportunity to travel extensively. His artistic talent blossomed and he made numerous genre works dealing with life in Sydney and beyond.
Name
Thomas Tyrwhitt Balcombe
Also known as:
  • T. B.
  • Thomas Balcombe
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Public Servant (ANZSIC code: 75)
Birth date
15 June 1810
Birth place
The Briars, St. Helena, South Atlantic Ocean
Death date
13 October 1861
Death place
Paddington, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1835 - c.1857
Arrival
  • April 1824 (Disembarked in Sydney, NSW from the ship Hibernia)
Residence
  • c.1857 - c.1861 Paddington, Sydney, NSW
  • 1824 - 1861 Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions