Thomas Isaacs b. 1813

Also known as Thomas Betton
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Originally convicted of larceny and sent to seven years transportation, Isaacs soon bought his own lithographic press and established his own business, executing landscapes, drawings and commercial lithography.
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Citations

  • Craig, C. (1961), 'The Engravers of Van Diemen’s Land’, Launceston, Tas.

  • Stilwell, G.T. (1975), 'Convict Artists in Van Diemen’s Land’, Hobart, Tas.

  • Craig, C. (1964), 'Old Tasmanian Prints’, Launceston , Tas.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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