Samuel Begg b. 1854

Also known as S. B., Sam Begg
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Late colonial era cartoonist, illustrator and sculptor. London-born Begg arrived in Sydney in 1877 via New Zealand. He and William Macleod were the only professional cartoonist-illustrators employed on the first issue of the Bulletin.
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See also

  • 'Begg's portrait features in the limited edition The Trasvaal War by Spencer Wilkinson'.
  • 'Begg's group portrait of ILN artists in the studio includes a self-portrait (front cover, 15 February 1911).'.

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