Robert Atkinson b. 1863

Also known as R. Atkinson, Roy Atkinson
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Colonial English-born painter and illustrator who lived in New Zealand and Sydney during his career. Atkinson was a regular exhibitor with the Art Society of NSW during his years in Sydney and was reputed to have also worked for the Bulletin.
Name
Robert Atkinson
Also known as:
  • R. Atkinson
  • Roy Atkinson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1863
Birth place
Leeds, England, UK
Death date
c.1896
Death place
Dunedin, New Zealand
Death note
some references give date as 1893
Active Period
  • c.1885 - c.1896
Residence
  • 1895 - 1896 Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Egypt
  • c.1889 - c.1895 England, UK
  • c.1887 - c.1889 Sydney, NSW
  • 1885 - 1887 New Zealand
  • Antwerp, Brussels
  • 1863 - 1885 England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists