Herbert Beecroft b. 15 December 1864

Also known as Lawrence Herbert Beecroft, Herbert Beercroft
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Widely printed early 20th century Sydney painter, miniaturist, postcard artist and theatrical lightning sketch artist and lecturer.
Tags: Religious, Postcard, Sketch
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Name
Herbert Beecroft
Also known as:
  • Lawrence Herbert Beecroft
  • Herbert Beercroft
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Lecturer
Tags:
Religious
Postcard
Sketch
Birth date
15 December 1864
Birth place
Reading, England, UK
Death date
5 May 1951
Death place
Woollahra, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1905 - c.1940
Arrival
  • 1905 (Arrived NSW aboard the Ortona)
Residence
  • 1905 - 1951 Sydney, NSW
  • 1864 - 1905 England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Residences
  • 1905 - 1951 Sydney, NSW
  • 1864 - 1905 England, UK
  • 1905 - 1951 Sydney, NSW
  • 15 December 1864 - 1905 England, UK
Other occupations
  • Lecturer
  • Lecturer
Tags
  • Religious
  • Postcard
  • Sketch
Alternative names
  • Lawrence Herbert Beecroft
  • Herbert Beercroft
  • Lawrence Herbert Beecroft
  • Herbert Beercroft
Arrivals
  • 1905 (Arrived NSW aboard the Ortona)
  • 11 February 1905 (Arrived NSW aboard the Ortona)
Related collections
  • State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
Related events
  • Archibald Prize (exhibited at)
  • Archibald Prize (exhibited at)
Field Changes
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