Henry John Weston b. 1874

Also known as Harry Weston, Arry Weston
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Cartoonist, painter, commercial artist and architect. Weston was a member of many clubs and societies, and associated with many of Australia's now famous cartoonists and illustrators. He is known for drawing the cover of 'the first publication issued under the auspices of the Society of Australian Black and White Artists'
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Name
Henry John Weston
Also known as:
  • Harry Weston
  • Arry Weston
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Birth date
1874
Birth place
Hobart , Tasmania, Hobart ?, Tasmania
Birth note
Backhouse says Launceston, Tasmania.
Death date
1938
Death place
Sydney, New South Wales
Active Period
  • c.1896 - c.1938
Residence
  • c.1905 - c.1938 Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1898 - c.1905 Melbourne, Victoria
  • c.1874 - c.1898 Launceston, Tasmania
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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