RAWSON, Henry Freer 1839–1879

Hospital sergeant in Taranaki Rifle Volunteers, took part in the battle of Waireka 28 March 1860. By 1870 was in Wellington, working at his profession of dentist. Was a landscape painter and engraver, his subjects usually scenic beauties though he drew and engraved the Bell Block Stockade in Taranaki. Shows of his work were advertised in the New Zealand Mail, Wtn 1878 and after his death, in 1881. Exhibited: OAS 1878. Represented: Taranaki Museum.