19th Century
captain haughton forrest
Born 1826
Died 1925
Captain Haughton Forrest: A Pioneer of Tasmanian Landscape Painting
Captain Haughton Forrest (30 December 1826, Boulogne-sur-Mer – 20 January 1925, Melton Mowbray), sometimes incorrectly referred to as James Haughton Forrest, was an Australian artist who specialized in landscapes and maritime scenes. He stands as a remarkable figure in Tasmanian art history—a self-taught visionary whose prolific output captured the essence of the regi…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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