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Leonard Frank Reynolds

1897 – 1939

Australian painter, illustrator and cartoonist

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Lived 1897 – 1939 (aged 42). Leonard Frank Reynolds was an Australian illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist and painter.

Leonard Frank Reynolds (3 March 1897 – 21 August 1939) was an Australian painter, illustrator, caricaturist, and cartoonist.

Life Reynolds was the child of Frank Augustus Reynolds and Eleanor Theresa (née Jones) Reynolds. He was educated at The Hutchins School in Hobart.

Reynolds attended Hobart Technical College (now known as TasTAFE) in 1909–12, 1914, and 1918, and he exhibited with the Art Society of Tasmania from 1918–19. He has been variously credited as Len Reynolds, Leonard Reynolds, Leonard F. Reynolds, and L. F. Reynolds. He is well known for his caricatures, including illustrations of Australian General Sir Thomas Blamey; Australian rules footballers Syd and Gordon Coventry; journalist, publicist and playwright Campbell Dixon; and various politicians, including Herbert Pratten.

Reynolds contributed cartoons and caricatures to The Bulletin, Melbourne Punch and the Sun-News Pic. He shared, with Will Dyson, the job of illustrating Table Talk magazine's "Prominent Persons" feature 1926–1933. He was also known for his paintings and etchings.

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The Hutchins School
Also known as
Len Reynolds, Leonard Reynolds, Leonard F. Reynolds, L. F. Reynolds

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leonard Frank Reynolds?

Australian painter, illustrator and cartoonist (1897-1939)

When was Leonard Frank Reynolds born?

Leonard Frank Reynolds was born on 3 March 1897 in Hobart.

When did Leonard Frank Reynolds die?

Leonard Frank Reynolds died on 21 August 1939 in Beaumaris.

What was Leonard Frank Reynolds's occupation?

Leonard Frank Reynolds was an illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist and painter.

What nationality was Leonard Frank Reynolds?

Leonard Frank Reynolds was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leonard Frank Reynolds

· Wikidata: Q55172162

· DBpedia: Leonard Frank Reynolds

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