Imre Szigeti b. 1897

Also known as Imre Szigetti
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Mid 20th century Hungarian cartoonist and illustrator who migrated to Sydney in 1939. Before arriving in Australia Szigeti contributed illustrations to nearly 100 books, including editions of Poe and Baudelaire.
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Name
Imre Szigeti
Also known as Imre Szigetti
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1897
Birth place
Budapest, Hungary
Death date
1975
Death place
Woollahra, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1930 - c.1975
Arrival
  • 1939 (Sydney, NSW)
Residence
  • c.1939 - c.1975 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1897 - c.1939 Budapest, Hungary
Cultural Heritage
  • Hungarian
  • Jewish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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References [<ExternalResource: Lynn, Elwyn (1963), 'Drawing : the Arts in Australia series', Melbourne, Vic : Longman.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, Alan; & McCulloch, Susan (1994), 'Encyclopedia of Australian art', St Leonards, NSW : Allen & Unwin (3rd revised edition).>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, Alan (1955), 'Migrant Artists in Australia', Melbourne, Vic : Meanjin, 4.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, Alan (1970), 'Letter from Australia', Lugano, Switzerland : Art International, 01-14.>, <ExternalResource: Lebovic, Josef (1996), 'Australian Miscellany : collectors' list no.55', Paddington, NSW : Josef Lebovic Gallery, cats 102-103.>, <ExternalResource: 'New South Wales Death Records : 7287/1975', NSW.>]