George H. Thomas

Also known as G. T., George Thomas, G. H. T.
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Colonial-era Victorian and Tasmanian caricaturist, Thomas was awarded damages of 15 shillings when the subject of one of his caricatures destroyed the illustration as it hung in a shop window. He is best known for the cartoons he drew for the Hobart Town Punch.
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Name
George H. Thomas
Also known as:
  • G. T.
  • George Thomas
  • G. H. T.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Active Period
  • c.1855 - c.1870
Residence
  • c.June 1867 - c.1870 Tasmania
  • c.1865 - c.June 1867 Melbourne, Vic
  • c.1855 - c.1865 Castlemaine, Vic
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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References [<ExternalResource: Craig, C. (1980), 'Mr. Punch in Tasmania 1866-1879', Hobart, Tas.>, <ExternalResource: Mahood, M. (1973), 'The Loaded Line: Australian Political Caricature 1788-1901', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Lennon, Jane.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, Alan (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian art', Melbourne, Vic : Hutchinson of Australia (2nd revised edition).>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Perry, Peter.>, <ExternalResource: (3 June 1867), Hobart Town Mercury.>]