The Life and Identity of William Cresswell
William Cresswell was an inmate of the Parramatta Lunatic Asylum in New South Wales. His life became a subject of significant public interest due to his involvement in the Tichborne case, where he was considered a claimant to the identity of Sir Roger Tichborne. During a Royal Commission regarding his identity, he was described as a grey, robust looking old man who occasionally spoke incoherently to himself but also expressed recognition of certain people and places.
The investigation into his identity involved examining physical marks, such as a scar on his left forearm that some suggested was a destroyed tattoo. While a commission found him to be of sufficiently sound mind to warrant his release from the asylum, he remained an inmate there until his death in Westmead.
Questions & Answers
How do I find all works by William Cresswell in a given medium?
The All Medium page groups William Cresswell's artworks by technique.
Can I visit a virtual museum of William Cresswell's works?
A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of William Cresswell presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.
Can I study William Cresswell's use of color across all works?
William Cresswell's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
How is William Cresswell's career divided into periods?
The Chronicle of William Cresswell is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.
