Thomas Bock b. c.1790

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
A first-class engraver and photographer, Thomas Bock was transported to Van Dieman's Land for assisting in an abortion. He stayed on in Australia after his release and made a career of printmaking, portrait painting and photography.
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creator of
Post-mortem sketch of Edwin
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creator of
Jenny, Native of Port Sorell, Van Diemen's Land
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Collection of the Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

 

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