| Edward La Trobe Bateman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1815 Derbyshire |
| Died | 1897 |
| Nationality | British |
| Movement | Pre-Raphaelite |
Edward La Trobe Bateman (8 Jan 1816–1897) was a pre-raphaelite watercolour painter, book illuminator, draughtsman, garden designer and architect.
He was probably born in Lower Wyke, Yorkshire, the son of John Bateman, a manufacturer, and his wife Mary (née) La Trobe. His brother was John Frederick Bateman, the famous hydraulic engineer, another, Christian Henry Bateman, became an Anglican Church minister and a composer of hymns. His nephew Benjamin Latrobe was a notable architect, and a cousin Charles Latrobe was first lieutenant-governor of the colony of the state of Victoria in Australia.
Edward had lived in London where he had been engaged to the daughter of William and Mary Howitt.[1] 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.