Frederick William Leist b. 21 August 1873

Also known as Fred Leist
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer (Furniture Designer / Cabinetmaker),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
Lleist was an early 20th century Sydney and London painter, cartoonist, war artist and teacher. He was an inaugural council member of the Sydney Society of Artists in 1895 and after the merger (1902-07), a member of the Royal Art Society of NSW. He also trained as a furniture designer working for David Jones and Co., Sydney and painted murals for the Martin Place nightclub Romano's.
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Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer (Furniture Designer / Cabinetmaker)
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other occupations
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102) -
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
Trainings
  • - Julian Ashton, Art Society of NSW, Sydney, NSW
  • - Sydney Technical College, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW
  • Julian Ashton, Art Society of NSW, Sydney, NSW
  • Sydney Technical College, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW