Israelites Sanctuary 1853, street scene
Object numberM2009/002:004
TitleIsraelites Sanctuary 1853, street scene
Creator Frederick B. Lamberger
DescriptionPen on paper drawing of a street scene at the intersection of Campbell and Denham Streets in Surry Hills, Sydney, showing the Christian Israelites Church (Israelites Sanctuary, founded 1853). The drawing is signed and dated by the artist, Frederick B. Lamberger, 31.8.60. Lamberger was born in Hungary in 1907 and, in World War II, he fought with the French underground movement, the Maquis, and served as a liaison officer for the US Army. He migrated to Australia in 1950 with his sister, Catherine Gluck (nee Lamberger). He was an artist and entrepreneur who had many businesses in the King's Cross area, travelled widely and produced many drawings. Fred died on 23-01-1986 at St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst, Sydney.
Production placeSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Production date 1960-08-31
Subjectdrawings, street scenes, cities, churches
Object namedrawings
Dimensions
- width: 276.00 mm
height: 177.00 mm
Language
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Catherine Gluck
