George Henry Johnston b. 20 July 1912

Also known as George Johnston
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Noted mid 20th century novelist and journalist, Johnston also worked as a cartoonist, painter and illustrator. He travelled the world for many years as a foreign and war correspondent, living and working in 46 countries, including Tibet, China, and Burma.
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Name
George Henry Johnston
Also known as George Johnston
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Journalist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Novelist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
20 July 1912
Birth place
Caulfield, Melbourne, Vic.
Death date
22 July 1970
Death place
Mosman, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1933 - c.1854
Residence
  • Hydra, Greece
  • Melbourne, Vic.
  • London, England, UK
Training
  • Sam Atyeo, Melbourne, Vic
  • Unconfirmed, National Galler of Victoria School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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References [<ExternalResource: Johnston, George (1948), 'Death Takes Small Bites', Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England, UK : Penguin, Notes from dust-jacket.>, <ExternalResource: Johnston, George Henry, 'My Brother Jack'.>, <ExternalResource: Kinnane, Garry (1996), 'Johnston, George Henry (1912 - 1970)', Melbourne, Vic : Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 14, Ritchie, John (ed.), Melbourne University Press, pp 573-575.>, <ExternalResource: Kinnane, Garry (1986), 'George Johnston : a biography', Melbourne, Vic : Nelson.>, <ExternalResource: Sydney, NSW: Bulletin.>, <ExternalResource: Sydney, NSW: Smith's Weekly.>, <ExternalResource: 'Australian Week-End Book', Sydney, NSW : Ure Smith.>] [<ExternalResource: Johnston, George (1948), 'Death Takes Small Bites', Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England, UK : Penguin, Notes from dust-jacket.>, <ExternalResource: Johnston, George Henry, 'My Brother Jack'.>]