TOMBS, Harry Hugo 1874–1966

Born Christchurch, New Zealand; went to London and studied art at Heatherley's School specialising in etching and aquatint work; was taught by New Zealand E. Heber Thompson; returned to New Zealand and lived in Wellington. Exhibited: NZ Academy of Fine Arts Wtn 1920–37. He did a great service to the New Zealand art world by publishing quarterly Art in New Zealand. Work included Centennial Ex Wtn 1940.