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Philip William May b. 22 April 1864

Also known as Phil May, Philip May William
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Significant English cartoonist who worked in Sydney and Melbourne for three years in the late Colonial period: "a rival to Charles Keene as England's greatest cartoonist ever". He drew several strong anti-Chinese images in Sydney.
  • Biographical Data b. 22 April 1864 New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 27 people
  • Groups 3 groups
  • Works 18 works
  • Exhibitions 7 exhibitions
  • Collections 10 collections
  • Recognitions
  • References 37 references
creator of
A New-Chum's Benevolence
 
creator of
That's me when I'm old
 
creator of
The man who would not be sketched
 
creator of
Any Port in a Storm
 
creator of
Sketch of Whistler's Head
 
creator of
Which is to Stand in Front?
 
creator of
Balance of Power
 
creator of
The Old and New Year
 
creator of
Phil May in Sydney (Sketched by himself)
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creator of
Guttersnipes
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creator of
Blind Beggar and Dog
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creator of
Whistler and Phil May
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creator of
Arry and Arriet
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creator of
The Same Old Tune (And a Bad One at That)
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creator of
The Mother of Civilisation
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creator of
A Curiosity In Her Own Country
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creator of
Things we see when we come out without our gun
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creator of
The Day We Celebrate?
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Updated Dec. 4, 2012
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