Alexander Denistoun Lang b. c.1814

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Lang was a settler originating from Scotland. His artistic exploits included sketching, photography and lithography. He occupied the property Terrinallum, near Mortlake, Victoria, between 1839 and 1845.
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Name
Alexander Denistoun Lang
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Birth date
c.1814
Birth place
Scotland, UK
Death date
1872
Death place
Fiji
Active Period
  • c.1845 - c.1847
Arrival
  • c.1839 (Known to be living in Victoria at this date.)
Residence
  • c.1872 Fiji
  • 1839 - 1845 Terrinallum, near Mortlake, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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References [<ExternalResource: Downer, C. & Phipps, J. (1985), 'Victorian Vision: 1834 Onwards', National Gallery of Victoria catalogue, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: de Serville, P. (1991), 'Pounds and Pedigrees', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Wantrup, J. (1987), 'Australian Rare Books 1788-1900', Potts Point, NSW.>]