Frederick William Leist b. c.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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Name
Frederick William Leist
Also known as Fred Leist
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher
Birth date
c.21 August 1873
Birth place
Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales
Birth note
1877 according to Greenwall; 1878 according to Christie's Australia.
Death date
18 February 1945
Death place
Sydney, New South Wales
Active Period
  • c.1895 - c.1945
Residence
  • c.1926 - c.1945 Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1908 - c.1926 London, England, UK
  • c.1873 - c.1908 Sydney, New South Wales
Training
  • Julian Ashton, Art Society of NSW, Sydney, NSW
  • Sydney Technical College, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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