Early Modern

Benjamin Duterrau

Born 1767 Died 1851

Benjamin Duterrau: Pioneer of Tasmanian Landscape and Indigenous Portraiture Benjamin Duterrau (1767 – 1851) stands as a singular figure in Australian art history, recognized primarily for his groundbreaking depictions of Tasmania’s Aboriginal population and the broader narrative of colonial Australia. Born in England, he embarked on a remarkable journey that culminated in establishing himself as a respected artist and lecturer within the burgeoning Tasmanian colony. His artistic legacy transcends mere visual representation; it embodies an attempt to document and interpret a rapidly changing…

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An Interactive Constellation

The Subject Atlas

A chart of Benjamin Duterrau's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Spokes — Subject

Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

Threads — Shared Context

Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.

Benjamin Duterrau

1767 - 1851

The Subject Atlas

Spokes — Subject

Rings — Career Period

Threads — Shared Context

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