Hugh Raymond McCrae b. 4 October 1876

Also known as Hugh McCrae, Splash
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Significant early 20th century Melbourne and Sydney poet, author, cartoonist, illustrator and editor, McCrae was a close friend of Norman Lindsay, with whom he collaborated on a number of projects.
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Name
Hugh Raymond McCrae
Also known as:
  • Hugh McCrae
  • Splash
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Decoder, Censor's Office, World War 1 (ANZSIC code: 7600)
  • Actor (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Editor (ANZSIC code: 5412)
  • Author (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Poet (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
4 October 1876
Birth place
Anchorfield, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Vic.
Death date
17 February 1958
Death place
Chatswood, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1896 - c.1958
Residence
  • c.1922 - c.1958 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1930 - c.1935 Camden, NSW
  • c.1901 - c.1905 Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1914 - c.1915 New York, NY, USA
  • c.1876 - c.1901 Hawthorn, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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