Frederick William Leist b. 21 August 1873

Also known as Fred Leist
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
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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See alsos [<ExternalResource: 'Will Dyson, Caricature of Leist in 1907 Society of Artists catalogue, 32'.>, <ExternalResource: "Furniture", (Fred Leist) in "Digital Trade Catalogues". Caroline Simpson Library and Research Collection.>, <ExternalResource: "Murals", Fred Leist murals described "representing the various countries of the world". "In Romano's New restaurant." Sydney Morning Herald, 25 May 1939, p.22 (illust.)>] [<ExternalResource: 'Will Dyson, Caricature of Leist in 1907 Society of Artists catalogue, 32'.>, <ExternalResource: "Furniture", (Fred Leist) in "Digital Trade Catalogues". Caroline Simpson Library and Research Collection.>]