Frank Whitmore b. 1905

  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
A talented artist and illustrator from an early age, upon discovering that he was colour blind, Whitmore gave up 'fine art' and took up commercial art.
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Name
Frank Whitmore
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Commercial artist (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
1905
Birth place
Lismore, NSW, Australia
Death date
1967
Death place
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Death note
uncertain
Active Period
  • c.1920 - c.1965
Residence
  • Waverton, NSW
  • South Kensington, Sydney, NSW
Training
  • c.1920 J.S. Watkins' (Wattie's) Art Academy in Jamison Street, Sydney, NSW
  • Cleveland Boy's High School
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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