Mr Betts

Also known as W. Betts
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Late colonial-era woodblock artist, woodcarver and pastry cook from Hamilton, Victoria. Betts put his skills to good use, carving both functional and decorative butter pats and moulds for his shop. His engraved woodblocks included one for a poster 'To the Carnival' that is now held by the National Gallery of Australia.
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exhibited at
The Streets as Art Galleries : Walls Sometimes Speak : Poster Art in Australia
Date
1993
Place
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Colonial Crafts, Victoria
Date
4 November 1978 - 14 January 1979
Place
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.
Description
Type
Exhibition

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Related collections
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
Related events
  • Colonial Crafts, Victoria (exhibited at)
  • The Streets as Art Galleries : Walls Sometimes Speak : Poster Art in Australia (exhibited at)