Alexander Christian Habbe b. 22 April 1829

Also known as Alex Habbe, Alexander Habbe
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
Colonial era Danish-born scene-painter, cartoonist and soldier. Habbe's scenes painted for the Christmas pantomimes at the Opera House rivalled those of John Hennings at the Theatre Royal.
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Citations

  • Information sourced from Harris, H. D. Melbourne, Vic., 'Melbourne General Cemetery Burial Records’.

  • 'Sydney Morning Herald’, Sydney, NSW, 1863-01-26; 1863-02-14.

  • 'Sydney Mail’, Sydney, NSW, 1870-03-12; 1870-04-23; 1872-07-27; 1879-07-19.

  • (April 1903), 'Old Times’.

  • 'Australasian Sketcher’, 1874-12-26; 1877-01-26.

  • Colligan, Mimi (2002), 'Canvas Documentaries’, Melbourne, Vic : Melbourne University Press, (esp. p.112 re Punch-like parody of scenery).

See also

  • 'The Battle of Trafalgar, 1879?'.
  • 'Habbe's watercolour design for The Battle of Trafalgar 1879 was acquired by Victoria's Performing Arts Museum in 1984'.

Initial data sources

  • DAA with additions

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Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer)
Other occupations
  • Soldier (ANZSIC code: 7600) -
  • Soldier (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Alternative names
  • Alex Habbe
  • Alexander Habbe
  • Alex Habbe
  • Alexander Habbe
Arrivals
  • 1855
  • 1855