Frederic Villiers b. 1852

Also known as Sir Frederick Villiers
A war artist and correspondent, Villiers came to Australia on lecture tours on five occasions. His first round-the-world tour was in 1880, the second in 1895 when he probably met Arthur Streeton, who painted his portrait.
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  • (2000), 'Fine Australian and International Paintings’, Sotheby’s catalogue, Melbourne 2-3 May, Lot 14. Portrait by Arthur Streeton.

  • 'Boer War book for art’.

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