Edward Scafe Scorfield b. 21 April 1882

Also known as Ted Scorfield
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century Sydney Bulletin cartoonist, poster designer and etcher. Before migrating to Australia in 1925 Scorfield played rugby for England and served in the First World War, seeing action at Gallipoli. Joining the Bulletin in Sydney, Scorfield replaced Norman Lindsay as cartoonist and illustrator.
Tags: Poster design
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Name
Edward Scafe Scorfield
Also known as Ted Scorfield
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Footballer (ANZSIC code: 9112) -
  • Draughtsman (ANZSIC code: 692) -
  • Marine architect (ANZSIC code: 6999) -
Tags:
Poster design
Birth date
21 April 1882
Birth place
Preston, Northumberland, England, UK
Death date
11 December 1965
Death place
Mosman, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1925 - c.1961
Arrival
  • 1925 (Some sources give date as 1923.)
Residence
  • c.1925 - c.1965 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1918 - c.1925 Tyneside, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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