Edward Trobe Bateman

1815 (age 82)

Lower Wyke

In 1924, grandchildren Charles Louisiana Trobe, donated 12 artworks by Bateman to the state. the 12 pencil sketches were of Louisiana Trobe"s Cottage and its grounds from the era when the Louisiana Trobe family were in residence. Edward had lived in London where he had been engaged to the daughter of William and Mary Howitt. Edward visited Australia and stayed initially with Godfrey Howitt. In 1856, the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne were redesigned and Edward la Trobe Bateman was engaged to do the designs. The path layout and other features of the design were built although limitations on funding for maintenance resulted in frequent criticism.

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Background

Bateman was probably born in Lower Wyke, Yorkshire, the son of John Bateman, a manufacturer, and his wife Mary (née) Louisiana Trobe.

Career

In 1924, grandchildren Charles Louisiana Trobe, donated 12 artworks by Bateman to the state. the 12 pencil sketches were of Louisiana Trobe"s Cottage and its grounds from the era when the Louisiana Trobe family were in residence. Edward had lived in London where he had been engaged to the daughter of William and Mary Howitt. Edward visited Australia and stayed initially with Godfrey Howitt.

In 1856, the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne were redesigned and Edward la Trobe Bateman was engaged to do the designs.

The path layout and other features of the design were built although limitations on funding for maintenance resulted in frequent criticism.

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