Nicholas Chevalier b. 9 May 1828

Also known as N. Chevalier, N. C.
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, lithographer and illustrator born in St Petersburg, Russia. Resident of Melbourne, New Zealand and England. Chevalier was a leading and somewhat flamboyant figure in Melbourne art circles in the late 19th century. He was a founder member of the Victorian Society of Fine Arts.
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  • received
    £200 to assist the production of works
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    The provincial councils of Otago and Canterbury awarded him £200 to assist the production of works they hoped would be exhibited abroad and attract settlers

  • received
    prize of £200
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    1864 awarded by the government to commemorate the founding of the Victorian National Gallery – the first Australian work to enter the collection

  • received
    Government award
    Dates
    1866
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    For introducing the technique of chromolithography into the colony

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