Samuel Begg b. 1854

Also known as S. B., Sam Begg
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Late colonial era cartoonist, illustrator and sculptor. London-born Begg arrived in Sydney in 1877 via New Zealand. He and William Macleod were the only professional cartoonist-illustrators employed on the first issue of the Bulletin.
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associate of
L. Appleton
Artist (Printmaker)
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Philip William May
1864
Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
associate of
William Gosling Moore
Artist (Draughtsman)
associate of
H. Kent
Designer (Graphic Designer)
associate of
Miss Kent
Designer (Graphic Designer)
associate of
James W. Sayers
Other occupation
associate of
Mason Brothers
Other occupation
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Saddler
Other occupation
associate of
C. H. Rose
Other occupation
associate of
William Macleod
1854
Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Painter), Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)

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