Charles Troedel

Aborigines on Merri Creek by Charles Troedel, published 1865

Charles Troedel (1836 (some sources have 1835) – 1906) (born Johannes Thedor Carl Troedel) was a lithographic printer who championed printing in Melbourne during the late 19th century. He was apprenticed to his father at the age 13 and at the age of 24, emigrated to Melbourne, arriving in Williamstown on board the Great Britain in 1860.

Trading as Troedel & Co, and from 1910 Troedel & Cooper, his company had close links with many well known artists of that era. One of his apprentices was Arthur Streeton who was still working for him before being discovered by Tom Roberts and Frederick McCubbin. His name was well known in the printing industry for over 100 years.

In 1863, Francois Cogné convinced Troedel that a book of Melbourne views would be a financial success. This artwork was ultimately published as 12 monthly subscriptions of 2 views per month and known as the Melbourne Views. A bound copy of the full 24 views is held in the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

References

• Turnbull, Clive (1976). "Troedel, Johannes Theodor Charles (1836 - 1906)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A060323b.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-05. 

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Name	Troedel, Charles
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Date of birth	1836
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Date of death	1906
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