George Raper

Midshipman George Raper received naval training in drawing. Raper joined the Sirius as Able-Bodied Seaman and was promoted to Midshipman during the voyage to New South Wales. He made voyages to Cape Town and Norfolk Island before returning to England in 1792.

During his time away he produced an impressive number of watercolour works mainly of birds, flowers, fish and Aboriginal implements, coastal profiles and topographical views.

Check out our FABULOUS artworks inspired by George Raper below...

'Wattle' inspired by George Raper

Acrostic Poem by Kelsey

CREATION

Creatures were created by God.
Rays of light spread over the earths lands.
Everywhere you looked you could see new life.
Animals began to walk the earth.
AlTogether these steps create one perfect world.
I believe that creation is one of the best things on earth.
WOnderful lands and seas were created.
Nothing is as beautiful as what has been created by God.

A wonderful acrostic poem created by Kelsey for her homework task!