Samuel Garnet Wells b. 2 February 1885

Also known as Sammy, Samuel Garnet Smith Wells
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Popular political and sporting cartoonist who worked predominantly in Melbourne, Victoria. A number of his cartoons from the 1920s-50s are in the collection of the National Library of Australia.
Name
Samuel Garnet Wells
Also known as:
  • Sammy
  • Samuel Garnet Smith Wells
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Sailor (ANZSIC code: 48)
Birth date
2 February 1885
Birth place
North Sydney, NSW
Death date
12 March 1972
Death place
East Melbourne, VIC
Burial place
Fawkner Crematorium
Active Period
  • 1911 - 1972
Residence
  • c.1885- Kiama, NSW
  • c.1935- UK
  • 1907 Sydney, NSW
  • before c.1972 Melbourne, VIC
Training
  • Kiama Grammar School, Kiama, NSW
Cultural Heritage
  • Scottish
Languages
  • English