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James Hesketh Biggs

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Colonel James Hesketh Biggs was a 19th-century painter, photographer and engraver in South Australia who was active in the 1860s and 1870s. He was renowned in his day and won numerous awards, but most of his work is now lost.[1][2][3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ Samela Harris (29 September 2015). "Rare colonial watercolours saved by chance in estate auction | The Lead". Theleadsouthaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Colonel Biggs paintings of 'incalculable' value discovered in unmarked envelope | Art and design". The Guardian. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Biggs, James Hesketh – People and organisations – Trove". Trove.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Rare SA paintings found in envelope | SBS News". Sbs.com.au. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  5. ^ R.J. Nove. "Dictionary of South Australian Photography 1845–1915" (PDF). Sapf.org.au. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2015.