Joseph Tracton Dennis b.

Also known as H. Dennis, J. V. Dennis, James Dennis
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Irish-born colonial artist who began his career in Sydney painting portraits and scenes for the theatre. In later years he painted historical and religious subjects to some scathing reviews from critics.
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Name
Joseph Tracton Dennis
Also known as:
  • H. Dennis
  • J. V. Dennis
  • James Dennis
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • actor (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
Birth place
Ireland
Active Period
  • 1840 - 1870
Arrival
  • 9 February 1838 (ship; Tropic)
Residence
  • 1850 - 1870 Campbelltown, New South Wales
  • 1843 - 1850 Parramatta, New South Wales
  • 1838 - 1843 Sydney, New South Wales
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Related collections
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Wollongong City Gallery, New South Wales (collected in)
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney (collected in)
  • Wollongong City Gallery, New South Wales (collected in)