William R. Barnes

Also known as Will R. Barnes, Snr William R. Barnes
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Colonial era Melbourne cartoonist, Barnes Snr was a staff artist on 'Melbourne Punch' c.1855-1860 and there is some speculation that either he or his son also worked as a cartoonist on the Queensland publication 'Boomerang'.

cartoonist. A staff artist on Melbourne Punch c.1855-60. Possibly the father of cartoonist, painter, illustrator and theatrical designer William Rodney (Will R.) Barnes .

Unless it was his son, in 1894 Barnes was working as a cartoonist on the Queensland Boomerang while apparently living in Victoria. Will R. Barnes (Snr) may also have been the artist responsible for two watercolours attributed to Tasmanian artist Philip Barnes .

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Writers:
Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007