Michael Atchison b. 1933 Sandringham, Vic.

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  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Late 20th century Adelaide cartoonist and children's book illustrator. Atchinson was a regular contributor to Punch magazine and from 1968 he worked as the daily political cartoonist on the Adelaide Advertiser where he remained for over 20 years.
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Name
Michael Atchison
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Birth date
1933
Birth place
Sandringham, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1945-c.2000
Residence
  • c.1968-c.2000 Stirling, SA
  • 1967-1968 Sydney, NSW
  • 1960-1967 London, England, UK
  • c.1939-c.1960 Adelaide, SA
  • c.1933-c.1939 Sandringham, Vic.
Training
  • South Australian School of Art, Adelaide, SA
  • Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA
  • Teachers' College, Adelaide, SA
  • King's College, Adelaide, SA
Other Occupation
  • Children's book illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Is Indigenous
No
Cultural Heritage
  • Irish
  • Swiss
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists