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.
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- Works on APS: 3
- Lifespan: 58 years
- Top 3 works:
- No title (Group of Koorie men)
- José Rodríguez Gaspar Francia
- Slaves and laborers
- Died: 1871
- Art period: 19th Century
- Born: 1813, London, United Kingdom
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- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Also known as: douglas kilburn
- Top-ranked work: No title (Group of Koorie men)
- 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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