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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  • Victorian Artists' Society (exhibited at)
  • Launceston Art Society (exhibited at)
  • Tasmanian Group of Painters (exhibited at)
  • [retrospective] (exhibited at)
  • Geoff Tyson watercolours 1936-1980 (exhibited at)
  • Launceston Art Society in retrospect 1891-1983 (exhibited at)
  • Victorian Artists' Society (exhibited at)
  • Launceston Art Society (exhibited at)
  • Tasmanian Group of Painters (exhibited at)
  • [retrospective] (exhibited at)
  • Geoff Tyson watercolours 1936-1980 (exhibited at)