Peter Kingston b. 8 May 1943

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Sydney painter, printmaker and cartoonist. Kingston was one of the key figures in Martin Sharp’s Yellow House. Many of his works honoured comic strip heroes, especially the Phantom. He is also well known for paintings of Sydney Harbour ferries.
Tags: Oz, Yellow House, comic strip heroes, Sydney Harbour, ferries, Australiana, The Phantom
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References [<ExternalResource: Mendelssohn, Joanna (19 February 2010) 'Information sourced from'.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, A. (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian Art', 2nd edition, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Germaine, Max (1990), 'Artists & Galleries of Australia', 3rd edition, Craftsman House, Roseville, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Barry Pearce, "Peter Kingston." obituary. Sydney Morning Herald, 6 October 2022, p.37>, <ExternalResource: Fortescue, E “A studio that someone happens to sleep in” 2023>] [<ExternalResource: Mendelssohn, Joanna (19 February 2010) 'Information sourced from'.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, A. (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian Art', 2nd edition, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Germaine, Max (1990), 'Artists & Galleries of Australia', 3rd edition, Craftsman House, Roseville, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Barry Pearce, "Peter Kingston." obituary. Sydney Morning Herald, 6 October 2022, p.37>]