Is Robert Hawker Dowling's work still under copyright?

No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

When and where was Robert Hawker Dowling born?

1827, Colchester, United Kingdom

Robert Hawker Dowling

1827 - 1886

At a glance

Died: 1886
Nationality: United Kingdom
Art period: 19th Century
Top-ranked work: Early effort - Art in Australia
Museums on this site:
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Art Gallery of South Australia
Lifespan: 59 years
Also known as:
- Robert H. Dowling
- Robert Dowling
- Роберт Хокер Даулинг

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.

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key takeaways: * robert hawker dowling's artistic career was marked by his training under thomas bock and frederick strange. * his portraits of sir henry loch, dr. james moorhouse, and francis ormond are notable examples of his work. * dowling's legacy as a colonial artist continues to be celebrated through his artworks showcased on TopImpressionists. robert hawker dowling's story serves as a testament to the enduring power of art in capturing the essence of a bygone era.