Still life of hanging game birds and hare by George Wickham

ML 1658

fonds

probably between 1840s and 1870s

Graphic Materials, Paintings

9684104

1 painting - visible image 24 x 29 cm, in frame 39 x 45 cm - oil on canvas

George Wickham was born on 16 February 1828 in London, England, and arrived in Sydney, Australia with his parents and brother on the ship The Brothers on 25 August 1832. The family settled in Parramatta, where George Snr was appointed Postmaster from 1 April 1838. Following his schooling, George Jnr worked in the post office and on 5 March 1847, he joined the NSW Government Service, working his way up from Writing Clerk to Chief Clerk at various Sydney gaols. Painting was a lifelong hobby of George and in 1849, he exhibited three works which were mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald. His known works include Howells Mill in Parramatta (held at Library ML 1050); Sydney Harbour, circa 1870; a portrait of Sir David Wilkie (held at Library ML 1659). George died on 11 January 1894 in Parramatta.

Reference:
Library acquisition file and research courtesy of donor.

This painting has remained in the Wickham family from its creation.

1 oil on canvas still life by George Wickham, probably painted between 1840s and 1870s. It depicts a dead rabbit or hare flanked by two birds, all hung up by their feet, and three other three birds and some items including a vase, letter and hunting implement.

Out of copyright:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

Work has been attributed to George Wickham by his descendants.

Date range based on the period in which George Wickham exhibited works in Australia.