William lewin's two sons, john william and thomas, worked with him preparing work. Author, illustrator, printmaker, and natural historian john william lewin was the first professional artist to arrive in australia as a free man. Son of william lewin, an ornithologist and fellow of the linnaean society, lewin received his early training as a natural history draughtsman from his father
John lewin was born in london in 1770 Featuring more than 150 exquisite artworks, mr j w lewin takes a fascinating look at lewin's life and work, his place in colonial australian society and the natural history craze that swept the world at that time. His father, william, was a fabric designer who became a natural history illustrator and author
