George W. Bell b. 1920

Also known as George William Bell
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Late 20th century Melbourne painter and press artist. Bell served in New Guinea during World War 2 and after his service remained to study native artefacts. He eventually returned to Australia and began what would become a nearly 25 year career working on Melbourne's Herald and Weekly Times.
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Name
George W. Bell
Also known as George William Bell
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1920
Birth place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1940 - c.1990
Residence
  • c.1946 - c.1949 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1943 - c.1946 New Guinea
  • c.1920 - c.1990 Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • Studio of Realist Art, Sydney, NSW
  • Caulfield Technical School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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References [<ExternalResource: Paull, Kerry (curator) (1990), 'Alice 125 : A celebration of the world's favourite book', Melbourne, Vic. : Carroll Foundation/ Gryphon Gallery, University of Melbourne, pp 112-113.>, <ExternalResource: Melbourne, Vic. : Herald and Weekly Times.>, <ExternalResource: 'World War II Nominal Roll : Army', www.ww2roll.gov.au.>]