douglas thomas kilburn (1813–1871) was an english-born watercolour painter and professional daguerreotypist who operated in melbourne 1847–49, producing some of the earliest portrait photographs of indigenous australians. he is known for his series of daguerreotypes of koori people, which present a more dignified picture of his subjects than other contemporary depictions. kilburn's work in photography was innovative and groundbreaking, and he is considered one of the pioneers of the medium in australia.
Informations clés
- Works on APS: 3
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Top 3 works:
- Sans titre (Groupe d'hommes Koorie)
- José Rodríguez Gaspar Francia
- Slaves and laborers
- Top-ranked work: Sans titre (Groupe d'hommes Koorie)
- Died: 1871
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- Art period: XIXe siècle
- Lifespan: 58 years
- Born: 1813
- Museums on APS:
- Fundación Antonio de Nebrija
- Fundación Antonio de Nebrija
- Fundación Antonio de Nebrija
- Fundación Antonio de Nebrija
- Fundación Antonio de Nebrija
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