A’Beckett, William Arthur Callander (1833-1901; English/Australian)
Pre-Felton works donated by A’Beckett Richardson (J.) [after] Sir Richard Steele {1889} NGV [PA] Unknown (Burtt?) Sir Charles Darling {1890} SLV [PA] A barrister and member of parliament, he was the eldest son of Sir William A’Beckett (1806-69), Victoria’s first Chief Justice (1852-57) and an early supporter of the Melbourne Public Library. Besides the two paintings listed above, W.A.C.A’Beckett