George Raper b. c.1769

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
George Raper was a natural history painter and naval officer. In 1783 he entered the Royal Navy. His artistic legacy is his record of the natural history of Port Jackson and of Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands. Raper died on board his ship in 1797.
Name
George Raper
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Naval officer (ANZSIC code: 7600)
  • Natural history painter (ANZSIC code: 6910)
Birth date
c.1769
Birth place
Yorkshire, England, UK
Death date
1797
Death note
On board his ship 'Expedition'.
Active Period
  • c.1788 - c.1792
Arrival
  • January 1788 (arrived at Botany Bay aboard the Sirius, NSW)
Residence
  • Lord Howe Island, NSW
  • Norfolk Island
  • Sydney, NSW
  • Port Jackson, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1769 - c.1788 Yorkshire, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870