George H. Thomas

Also known as G. T., George Thomas, G. H. T.
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Colonial-era Victorian and Tasmanian caricaturist, Thomas was awarded damages of 15 shillings when the subject of one of his caricatures destroyed the illustration as it hung in a shop window. He is best known for the cartoons he drew for the Hobart Town Punch.

Citations

  • Craig, C. (1980), 'Mr. Punch in Tasmania 1866-1879’, Hobart, Tas.

  • Mahood, M. (1973), 'The Loaded Line: Australian Political Caricature 1788-1901’, Melbourne, Vic.

  • Information sourced from Lennon, Jane.

  • McCulloch, Alan (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian art’, Melbourne, Vic : Hutchinson of Australia (2nd revised edition).

  • Information sourced from Perry, Peter.

  • (3 June 1867), Hobart Town Mercury.

See also

  • 'Dictionary of Australian Artists, p.790'.

Initial data sources

  • DAA with additions