DEVERELL, Walter c.1853–c.1920

Said to have studied at RA School in London. Was one of the organisers of OAS 1875–76 so presumably living in Dunedin when in June 1875 joined the Lands and Survey Department. Exhibited with OAS 1876 but was not working member again until 1884–88 page 78 and 1904–08. Exhibited work with NZ Academy Wtn in 1889. Dev-erell was employed in the Invercargill office of the Lands and Survey Department 1882–1915, becoming Chief Draughtsman. In a 1910 report was mentioned as an artist and draughtsman of “large experience” producing “fine work”. Listed as Invercargill draughtsman 1895–1920, and thereafter a lone Mrs Deverell listed living at same address. Exhibited at Philadelphia Exhibition 1876, NZ International Ex Chch 1906–07. Represented: Turnbull and Hocken.