Geoffrey Tyson b. 3 April 1911

Also known as Geoff Tyson
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Mid 20th century Launceston art teacher, painter and advertising artist. Known for sketches made while a Prisoner of War during WWII.
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Name
Geoffrey Tyson
Also known as Geoff Tyson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Graphic Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
3 April 1911
Birth place
Launceston, Tas.
Death date
1986
Active Period
  • c.1930 - c.1982
Residence
  • c.3 April 1911 - c.1986 Launceston, Tas.
  • 1930 - 1934 Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • c.1930 - c.1934 Studied commercial art in Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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References [<ExternalResource: Backhouse, Sue (1988), 'Tasmanian artists of the twentieth century : painters, sculptors, printmakers and photographers 1900-1985', Hobart, Tas : Pandani Press.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, Alan (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian Art', Melbourne, Vic : Hutchinson of Australia (2nd edition).>, <ExternalResource: 'Launceston Examiner', Launceston, Tas.>]