August Theodor Abel b. 1802

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  • Artist (Draughtsman)
This chemist, mineralogist and amateur artist had an interest in religious art. A German immigrant, he settled in Ballarat, becoming an active member of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. His art practice included watercolour as well as mixed media featuring minerals and metal.
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child of
August Christian Abel
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child of
Johanna Friderika Abel
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née Riemenschneider Catalina Paula Abel
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associate of
F. Lesser
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associate of
Leopoldine Reisky
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associate of
John Reisky
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associate of
Justice Molesworth
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associate of
Sir Theyre Weigall
1802
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