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Robert Hawker Dowling

a colonial artist's journey robert hawker dowling, a prominent australian colonial artist, was born in essex, england in 1827. as the youngest son of rev. henry dowling and his wife elizabeth, née darke, he was brought to launceston, tasmania with his parents in 1839. this marked the beginning of his artistic journey. early training and career dowling received lessons from thomas bock and frederick strange, which laid the foundation for

his future as a portrait painter. in 1850, he advertised his services as a portrait painter, signaling the start of his professional career. notable works and exhibitions * between 1859 and 1882, dowling exhibited 16 pictures at the royal academy, with additional works showcased at the british institute. * his portraits of notable figures such as sir henry loch, dr. james moorhouse, and francis ormond are particularly noteworthy. lega…