Harold Herbert b. 1892

Also known as Harold Brocklebank Herbert, H. B. Herbert
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Early 20th century Melbourne painter, cartoonist, art critic and art teacher. He was the first war artist to be appointed, serving for 6 months with the AIF in Egypt in 1941 and in the Middle East in 1942.
Name
Harold Herbert
Also known as:
  • Harold Brocklebank Herbert
  • H. B. Herbert
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
  • Art critic (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1892
Birth place
Ballarat, Victoria
Death date
1945
Active Period
  • c.1915 - c.1945
Residence
  • c.1892 - c.1919 Ballarat, Victoria
Training
  • Ballarat School of Mines, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists