George F. Emmons

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Emmons had a distinguished naval career and served as lieutenant on Wilkes round-the-world exploration expedition. His wash drawing of three Aborigines in Sydney in 1839 was considered an original view of the inhabitants of New South Wales but is in fact a copy of a caricature.
Name
George F. Emmons
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Admiral (ANZSIC code: 7600)
  • Naval officer (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Death date
1884
Death place
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Active Period
  • c.1839
Residence
  • c.1839 Sydney, NSW
  • 1838 - 1842 Wilkes round-the-world exploration expedition
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870