Philip William May b. 22 April 1864

Also known as Phil May, Philip May William
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Significant English cartoonist who worked in Sydney and Melbourne for three years in the late Colonial period: "a rival to Charles Keene as England's greatest cartoonist ever". He drew several strong anti-Chinese images in Sydney.
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