B. D.

Also known as B. E.
  • Artist (Draughtsman), (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Federation era caricaturist.
Talk | Version history | Updated Oct. 19, 2011 | Created Jan. 1, 1996
Name
B. D.
Also known as B. E.
Gender
Unknown
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Languages
  • English
Is Indigenous
No
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

cartoonist, monogrammed an ink and wash caricature of Sir George Reid climbing a wall on 2 ladders labelled 'yes’ and 'no’, c.1900s (NLA). Sir George Reid’s nickname “Yes-No” referred to his equivocation, as NSW Premier, to the Federation movement (which would date the cartoon to circa 1898).

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Writers:
Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007
caricature of Sir George Reid
Date
1898
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