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'.
Name
William R. Barnes
Also known as:
  • Will R. Barnes
  • Snr William R. Barnes
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Death date
1898
Active Period
  • c.1855 - c.1860
Residence
  • c.1855 - c.1860 Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists