William Griffith b. c.1808

Also known as J. Griffiths
  • Artist (Painter)
Colonial portrait painter who lived and worked in Parramatta, NSW. He set up a successful portrait studio there and introduced the novel idea of payment by instalment, thus allowing citizens from all classes the opportunity to have their likenesses taken.
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Name
William Griffith
Also known as J. Griffiths
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
c.1808
Death date
c.1870
Death place
Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales?
Death note
"Aged 62 Years" according to NSW Death Records : 5229/1870
Active Period
  • c.1841 - c.1854
Arrival
  • 1840 (Sydney, aboard The Alfred.)
Residence
  • France
  • c.1840 - c.1870 Parramatta, NSW
Training
  • France
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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