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.

Citations

  • Information sourced from Quinlan, Kevin.

  • (1850), Sydney Morning Herald, March, 22.

  • (c.1859), Band of Hope Journal.

Initial data sources

  • DAA with additions