Thomas Arthur Challen b. c.1911

Also known as Arthur Thomas Challen, T. A. C., C
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century political cartoonist, a "cheerful, hard-drinking Bohemian who had started his career at the piano of a Melbourne silent picture show" - George Farwell, 1976.
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Name
Thomas Arthur Challen
Also known as:
  • Arthur Thomas Challen
  • T. A. C.
  • C
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Violinist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Pianist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
c.1911
Birth place
Albury, NSW, Albury, NSW?
Birth note
Place uncertain
Death date
1964
Death place
St. Leonards, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1938 - c.1964
Residence
  • c.1940 - c.1964 Sydney, NSW
Training
  • c.1938 Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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Related collections
  • State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • State Library of New South Wales, Mitchell Library, Sydney, NSW (collected in)