Dorothy Wall b. 12 January 1894

Also known as Rèvèsz
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Wall was a mid 20th century Sydney and New Zealand illustrator and author whose published work, while considerable, does not accurately reflect just how much work she actually produced. Wall is undoubtedly best known as the author and creator of Blinky Bill.
Name
Dorothy Wall
Also known as Rèvèsz
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • freelance artist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • author (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
12 January 1894
Birth place
Kilburnie, Wellington, New Zealand
Death date
21 January 1942
Death place
Cremorne, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • 1906 - 1942
Residence
  • July 1941 - 21 January 1942 Sydney, NSW
  • June 1938 - July 1941 Auckland, New Zealand
  • c.1933 - c.1938 Warrimoo, Blue Mountains, NSW
  • 1930 - 1933 Manly, Sydney. NSW
  • 1928 - 1930 Potts Point, Sydney, NSW
  • 1921 - 1928 Dee Why, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1919 - c.1921 Potts Point, Sydney, NSW
  • 1914 - 1919 Sydney, NSW
  • 1907 - 1914 Wellington, New Zealand
  • 1905 - 1907 Christchurch, New Zealand
  • c.1894 - c.1905 Kilburnie, Wellington, New Zealand
Training
  • H. Lindley Richardson, Wellington, New Zealand
  • c.1907 Wellington Technical College, Wellington, New Zealand
  • 1906 - 1907 School of Art, Canterbury College, Christchurch, New Zealand
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions