Joseph Colin Francis Johnson b. 12 February 1848

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Late Colonial-era South Australian painter, cartoonist, illustrator, journalist and politician. In 1884 he entered Parliament as Member for Onkaparinga and became Minister for Education in 1887-89.
Name
Joseph Colin Francis Johnson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Editor (ANZSIC code: 5412) (Editor 'Adelaide Punch')
  • Proprietor of a newspapers (ANZSIC code: 5411) (Proprietor of a newspapers 'Adelaide Punch')
  • Drama critic (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Politician (ANZSIC code: 75)
  • Journalist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
12 February 1848
Birth place
Adelaide, SA
Death date
18 June 1904
Death place
North Adelaide, SA
Burial place
Catholic section, West Terrace cemetery, Adelaide, SA
Active Period
  • c.1875 - c.1895
Residence
  • c.1868 - c.1904 South Australia
  • c.1852 - c.1868 Victoria
Training
  • Geelong National Grammar School, Geelong, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists