Harold Gye b. 22 May 1888

Also known as Hal Gye, James Hackston, Hacko, Harold Frederick Neville Gya
  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Prolific early 20th century Melbourne cartoonist, illustrator, postcard designer and painter. Illustrated C.J. Dennis's 'Songs of a Sentimental Bloke'.
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Name
Harold Gye
Also known as:
  • Hal Gye
  • James Hackston
  • Hacko
  • Harold Frederick Neville Gya
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • law clerk (ANZSIC code: 6931)
Birth date
22 May 1888
Birth place
Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales
Death date
25 November 1967
Death place
Beaumaris, Melbourne, Victoria, Beaumaris [?], Melbourne, Victoria
Death note
recorded elsewhere as Eltham, Victoria
Active Period
  • c.1900 - c.1967
Residence
  • c.1900 - c.1967 Melbourne, Victoria
  • c.1890 - c.1900 Black Range (Lavington), New South Wales
Training
  • Alek Sass's art class, Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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