Thora Ungar b. 22 February 1911

Also known as Thora Johnston
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
20th century painter, lithographer, cartoonist and illustrator, worked for the Australian Women's Weekly during WWII. Original society cartoon drawn for the Bulletin (ML), possibly never published.
Name
Thora Ungar
Also known as Thora Johnston
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
22 February 1911
Birth place
Paddington, Sydney, NSW
Death date
28 February 2005
Death place
Northwood, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1927 - c.2002
Residence
  • c.1941 - c.2002 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1937 - c.1941 China
  • 1911 - 1937 Sydney, NSW
Training
  • 1978 Workshop Art Centre, Willougby, NSW
  • 1927 - 1933 Royal Art Society, Sydney, NSW
  • 1927 East Sydney Technical College, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions