George Mason b. c.1827

Also known as George Birkbeck Mason
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
English colonial male wood engraver and painter who taught music and set up Brisbane's first theatre. Apart from being bankrupted twice, he advertised as an art teacher, ran a hotel and illustrated newspapers.
Name
George Mason
Also known as George Birkbeck Mason
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
  • Music teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • Theatrical entrepreneur (ANZSIC code: 9003)
Birth date
c.1827
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
1899
Death place
Thargomindah, Qld
Burial place
Thargomindah, Qld
Active Period
  • c.1850 - c.1899
Arrival
  • c.1850
Residence
  • c.1896 - c.1899 Thargomindah, Qld
  • c.1827 - c.1850 London, England, UK
  • c.1850 - c.1861 Crown Street, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1861 - c.1870 Brisbane, Qld
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions