William Henry Fernyhough b. 17 March 1809

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Fernyhough produced silhouette portraits of Sydney personalities and of Aborigines. He is believed to have introduced zincography to New South Wales.
Name
William Henry Fernyhough
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • Surveyor (ANZSIC code: 6922)
  • Architectural draughtsman (ANZSIC code: 6921)
  • Armorial painter (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
17 March 1809
Birth place
Rugeley, Staffordshire, England, UK
Death date
15 August 1849
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1836 - c.1844
Arrival
  • 1836
Residence
  • 1836 - 1849 Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870