Frederick William Leist b. 21 August 1873

Also known as Fred Leist
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
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) - of the Royal Art Society of NSW.
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associate of
NSW Society of Artists, Sydney, New South Wales
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associate of
Royal Art Society of NSW, Sydney, New South Wales
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associate of
Royal Society of British Painters in Oils
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associate of
Australian Watercolour Institute, Sydney, New South Wales
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