Dictionary of Sydney

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Lister, William Lister

Australian-born artist who grew up in England and was trained there and in France, as well as studying mechanical engineering and going to sea. After returning to Sydney in 1888 he was active in artists' organisations as well as a successful landscape and seascape painter.

Milestone
Born
27 Dec 1859
Died
06 Nov 1943
Buried
09 Nov 1943
Occupation
Position
1894 - 1897
1897 - 1943