Harry Reuben Mitchell b. c.1906

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Mid 20th century Melbourne painter and cartoonist. Creator of Mr Melbourne.
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painter and cartoonist, was born in Melbourne, studied at Swinburne Tech. in 1920-22, at NGV in 1923-26, at the Bell School (with George Bell and Arnold Shore) in 1930-32 and with George Bell as a private student in 1948-52. He worked as a cartoonist for the Melbourne Sun News-Pictorial for many years, being best known for his Mr Melbourne strip in the Sun , which he drew for 25 years (1939-64). After he retired he devoted his time to painting; he was treasurer and exhibiting member of the Melbourne Contemporary Artists’ Society. He lived at Seaford, Victoria until his death. A son is still living.

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Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007

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References [<ExternalResource: McCulloch, Alan (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian art', Melbourne, Vic : Hutchinson of Australia (2nd revised edition).>, <ExternalResource: Kerr, Nola (1994), '[letter]', Inkspot 23 (summer 1994), p 9.>, <ExternalResource: 'Australian Art Sales Digest', Melbourne, Vic : John Furphy Pty. Ltd.>]