John Glover arrived in Tasmania in 1831 and it is believed he painted Mount Wellington shortly after his arrival.
A few years later he exhibited a number of Colonial paintings in London, including his famous painting of the mountain.
This exhibition caused quite a sensation with its strange scenery, curious animals and natives.
John Glover's original home is just around the corner from where I live - it's a beautiful Georgian cottage with magnificent views of the Derwent River and the city.
Whenever I pass by his house I think of his beautiful paintings and I wonder what would he make of Hobartown today?
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