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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Citations

  • (1999), 'Australian and European Paintings’, Christie’s Australia, Melbourne, Vic., 04-27, lot 57.

  • (1997), 'Australian and European Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings and Prints, Part I & II’, Chrsitie’s Australia, Melbourne, Vic., 11-25, lot 138.

  • Layard, 'The Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon’.

  • Ansermoz-Dubois, F. (c.1979), 'Nicholas Chevalier 1828-1902’.

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