Photographic paper in gilded and painted timber frame
This photographic copy - given by the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) - is of an original oil painting attributed to colonial artist Frederick Strange, transferred by Saint John’s to the QVMAG in 2010 on a 20 year loan. This was extended in 2012 to 100 year period. Ownership of the painting remains with Saint John’s. QVMAG inwards loan agreement 2010/IL/9
William Henry Browne
Portrait of Reverend Dr. William Henry Browne, LL.D.
Identifer
ASJ2021.14Physical Description
Photographic copy of portrait painting captioned “Reverend Dr. William Henry Brown, rector, 1828-1865, Archdeacon of Launceston 1870-1877.”Photographic paper in gilded and painted timber frame
This photographic copy - given by the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) - is of an original oil painting attributed to colonial artist Frederick Strange, transferred by Saint John’s to the QVMAG in 2010 on a 20 year loan. This was extended in 2012 to 100 year period. Ownership of the painting remains with Saint John’s. QVMAG inwards loan agreement 2010/IL/9
Historical Details
The Reverend William Henry Browne, LL D, was rector of St John’s Church from November 1828 until June 1868. The artist Strange was active as a portrait painter in Launceston from 1841 to 1848, and the portrait suggests this was Browne during that period, while in his 40s.Materials
Original painting is oils.Dating of Item
1841-1861Database Date: Faculty Date:
May 13 2021;;July 1 2010;Online Sources
Related Collection
Photographs, Paintings and Artworks of St. John's ChurchRelated People or Organisations
Frederick StrangeWilliam Henry Browne