Edmund Edgar Britain, Australia, 1804-54
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About Edmund Edgar
Born in the United Kingdom, Edmund Edgar was a miniaturist painter and engraver, who worked in watercolour. He was transported to Australia for life in 1826 after being convicted of theft. He was assigned to Augustus Earle, and given his ticket of leave in 1828. He taught drawing in Sydney, and was pardoned in 1844. Edgar's work is represented in the Mitchell Library.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 4 works offered for sale.
Edmund Edgar is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Kerr, Joan. Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870. Oxford University Press, Australia, 1993. Page 240
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 306
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
No, ineligible. The artist has been deceased for more than 70 years.
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