Alfred James Vincent b. 9 February 1874

Also known as Alf Vincent, A. Vin, Alfs
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
A Federation era Bulletin cartoonist and painter, based mainly in Melbourne, Alfred Vincent was the first visual artist to join the Melbourne Savage Club.
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Name
Alfred James Vincent
Also known as:
  • Alf Vincent
  • A. Vin
  • Alfs ((spelt in Greek letters))
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • writer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
9 February 1874
Birth place
Launceston, TAS
Death date
6 December 1915
Death place
Manly, Sydney, NSW
Burial place
General cemetery, Manly, Sydney, NSW
Death note
NSW Records (4673/1916) give year as 1916 and age as "40": the '1916' reference is probably due to an inquest delaying the issuing of the death certificate.
Active Period
  • c.1891 - c.1915
Residence
  • c.1913 - c.1915 Manly, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1892 - c.1913 Melbourne, VIC
  • c.1874 - c.1892 Launceston, TAS
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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