Robert Emerson Curtis b. 4 October 1898

Also known as Robert Curtis, R. E. C., Cabby
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Mid 20th century illustrator and artist. In 1922 Curtis travelled to the USA with his great friend, the pioneer filmmaker, Charles Chauvel. There he developed what was to become a lifelong interest in industrial modernism and on returning to Sydney in 1928 he set about documenting the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Mural designs for corporate clients and department stores are also known.
Artists and cartoonists in black and white
Date
1999
Place
S. H. Ervin Gallery, National Trust of Australia (NSW), Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Australian Printmakers in America 1900-1950
Date
1991
Place
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1988
Place
Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1986
Place
Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Survey exhibition
Date
1933
Place
Eastend Gallery, Broken Hill, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition