B. D.

Also known as B. E.
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Federation era caricaturist.
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cartoonist, monogrammed an ink and wash caricature of Sir George Reid climbing a wall on 2 ladders labelled 'yes’ and 'no’, c.1900s (NLA). Sir George Reid’s nickname “Yes-No” referred to his equivocation, as NSW Premier, to the Federation movement (which would date the cartoon to circa 1898).

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

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Related works
  • caricature of Sir George Reid (creator of)
Related collections
  • National Library of Australia, Canberra (collected in)