Isaac Whitehead was a painter, watercolourist, pastellist, picture-framer and art promoter. He must have come to Victoria with his family in about 1858, according to information given in his death certificate. During his lifetime Whitehead's paintings were well received by the public as well as by critics.
painter, watercolourist, pastellist, picture-framer and art promoter, was born in Dublin, Ireland, son of Joseph Whitehead, a carver and gilder, and Ann, née Studdard.
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Paris Universal Exhibition (received)
Victorian Intercolonial Preparatory to the Philadelphia Centenary Exhibition (received)
Paris Universal Exhibition (received)
Victorian Intercolonial Preparatory to the Philadelphia Centenary Exhibition (received)