a colonial artist's journey
robert hawker dowling, a prominent australian colonial artist, was born in essex, england in 1827. as the youngest son of rev. henry dowling and his wife elizabeth, née darke, he was brought to launceston, tasmania with his parents in 1839. this marked the beginning of his artistic journey.early training and career
dowling received lessons from thomas bock and frederick strange, which laid the foundation for his future as a portrait painter. in 1850, he advertised his services as a portrait painter, signaling the start of his professional career.notable works and exhibitions
* between 1859 and 1882, dowling exhibited 16 pictures at the royal academy, with additional works showcased at the british institute. * his portraits of notable figures such as sir henry loch, dr. james moorhouse, and francis ormond are particularly noteworthy.legacy and later life
dowling's time in launceston and later in melbourne was marked by his prolific output of portraits. eventually, he returned to london, where he passed away in 1886.- view robert hawker dowling's artworks on WikiOO
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Questions & Answers
What are the birthplace and birth year of Robert Hawker Dowling?
Robert Hawker Dowling was born in Colchester in 1827.
How can I see every artwork made by Robert Hawker Dowling?
Every work by Robert Hawker Dowling on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Can I visit a virtual museum of Robert Hawker Dowling's works?
Robert Hawker Dowling's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.
In which historical period did Robert Hawker Dowling work?
Robert Hawker Dowling worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
