William Howitt (1792–1879), author, arrived in Victoria in 1852 having worked as a farmer, druggist, alderman and writer in England.
1 portrait in the collection
William Howitt, woodcarver and sculptor, began his career in the UK, decorating ships’ interiors and working on ecclesiastical items.
1 portrait in the collection
Gift of Ted and Gina Gregg 2012
Purchased 2016
Purchased 2013
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2012
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2014
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2016
Purchased 2010
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2011
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Caltex Australia Ltd 2008
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2003
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Malcolm Robertson in memory of William Thomas Robertson 2018
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Malcolm Robertson in memory of William Thomas Robertson 2018. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Purchased 2022
Purchased 2022