Benjamin Duterrau b. 1767

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Duterrau arrived in Australia when he was 65. Already an established artist, he produced many Australian 'firsts' including 'The Conciliation' - the first history painting attempted in Australia.
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Name
Benjamin Duterrau
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • engraver (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • art lecturer (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • watchmaker (ANZSIC code: 2419)
Birth date
1767
Birth place
London, England
Death date
11 July 1851
Death place
Hobart, Tasmania
Burial place
Presbyterian section, Hobart Town General Cemetery
Active Period
  • 1817 - 1951
Arrival
  • 17 August 1832 (ship; Laing)
Residence
  • 1832 - 1851 Hobart, Tasmania
  • c.1832 Campbell Street, Hobart, Tasmania
  • c.1817 - c.1832 64 Warren Street, London, England
Training
  • under Thomas Dean
Cultural Heritage
  • English
  • French
  • Huguenot
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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