Frank Nankivell b. 1869

Also known as Frank Arthur Nan Kivell, Frank Arthur Nankivell, Frank Nan Kivell, F. Nankivell, F. Nan Kivell
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Australian-born American cartoonist and illustrator. Nankivell studied art in Japan before settling in San Francisco where he published a fortnightly magazine, 'Chic'.

cartoonist, painter and etcher, was born in Victoria. He studied art in Japan before settling in San Francisco where he published a fortnightly magazine, Chic . After working for the San Francisco Call , Examiner and Chronicle , Nankivell moved to New York in 1896 and made a name for himself as a staff artist on Puck . Later he turned to painting and etching.

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Writers:
Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007