William Duke Artist
William Charles Duke (1814 – 17 October 1853) was an Irish-born Australian artist remembered primarily for his portraits of several Māori leaders, and as a "journeyman painter of lively marine oil paintings of whaling, commissioned by Hobart shipowners".
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1814 |
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| Date of death | October 17, 1853 |