David CoombeNov 30

S. T. Gill is arguably Australia's most recognisable colonial artist. He was in #SouthAustralia from 1839 to 1851. With two new narrative articles and a new catalogue article, I've now mostly finished my many years work on this period. The narratives are a particularly fresh look at the artist within an economic context. A different and online approach to #catalogueRaisonne. #artHistory #S_T_Gill #1840s

My new article (narrative starting point): https://coombe.id.au/S_T_Gill/S_T_Gill_Early_Narrative_1839_to_1842.htm

S.T. Gill - An Early Narrative, 1839 to 1842

S T Gill's life and times in South Australia, 1839 to 1842. A narrative, with familial, economic and art scene context for Gill's early years. Highlighting Gill's clients and connections such as John Horrocks, Governor Gawler and posted army officers.

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This is one of the earliest street scenes in #Adelaide - from 1840. It's in Hindley St where the Grand Chancellor is now. (From #StateLibraryNSW collection.)

These are among the early #SouthAustralia works by #S_T_Gill. This new article accompanies the early narrative I've just added to the project. #1840s #colonialArtAU #catalogueRaisonne

https://coombe.id.au/S_T_Gill/S_T_Gill_Works_1839_to_1844.htm

S.T. Gill - Works - 1839 to 1844

Works by S.T. Gill in the period 1839 to 1844, not included elsewhere in the catalogue.

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1843 was a turning point for #SouthAustralia shifting from a rural economy to the start of a mining economy. This spurred the visit by artist George French Angas.

This the third of my new articles this week in the #S_T_Gill #colonialArt project. #1840s

https://coombe.id.au/S_T_Gill/S_T_Gill_Narrative_1843_to_1844.htm

S.T. Gill - Narrative, 1843 to 1844

S. T. Gill - his life and times in South Australia, 1843 to 1844. The James Allen connection. The coming of copper and George French Angas.

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