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Australian Prints + Printmaking

Sydenham Teast Edwards

Name

Sydenham Teast Edwards

Culture

English

Gender

Male

Birth date

5 August 1768

Birth place

Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales View on map Close map

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Death date

8 February 1819

Death Place

London, England View on map Close map

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Occupations

Artist (natural history) | Engraver

Summary

worked: England

Context

Australia

Biography

Sydenham Teast Edwards was a natural history artist, specialising in botanical work. He was the principal engraver for William Curtis and engraved the illustrations to his 'Botanical magazine'.

Last Updated

15 Oct 2025