Collection of caricatures and sketches by Tony Rafty, with some works by other cartoonists

PXD 1591

fonds

approximately 1955-2007

Graphic Materials, Drawings, Paintings

9650549

286 drawings - ink, pencil, pastel, crayon, watercolour, acrylic paint, collage on paper and card - 73 x 55 cm and smaller

Tony Rafty (1915-2015) was a caricaturist, cartoonist, illustrator, journalist and cartoon historian. Born Anthony Raftopoulos in Paddington, Sydney, the son of Greek migrants, he was educated at Rose Bay Public School, then Central Technical College at Broadway. He became a golfing caddie with his brother Stan, until his first career job as cartoonist in 1939 with The Referee, a stablemate of Smith's Weekly. In 1940, he joined Sun Associated Newspapers group as creative cartoonist. During the war he enlisted in the AIF and was assigned to New Guinea as war artist and correspondent until he was discharged unfit with malaria in 1945.

From Singapore, he rejoined Associated Newspapers and was assigned to Indonesia to cover President Sukarno's War of Independence. Freelancing from 1957 to 1962 Rafty then rejoined the Sun and Sun-Herald as cartoonist, illustrator and sporting cartoonist, remaining until 1981.

A noted cartoon historian, Rafty organised the exhibition Fifty Years of Australian Cartooning at the Sydney Journalists’ Club in 1964. Rafty was one of the founding members of the Australian Black and White Artists Club and served as its president. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Sydney Journalists Club for 23 years, where he also held the position of President. He served on the Australian War Correspondents’ Association, and for many years, led the Australian War Correspondents Society veterans at the Anzac Day march.

Awarded an Order of Australia for services to the media in 1991, Rafty claimed to have created about 20,000 drawings over half a century.

Tony Rafty was married to Shirley Morey for 66 years, with whom he had five children. He died at the age of 99 in 2015.

References:
Library acquisition file
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/tony-rafty/biography/ (Accessed 1 December 2022)

A collection of original, mostly caricature, portraits by Tony Rafty, with original cartoons by other Australian artists. The works are mostly pen and ink, sometimes with a watercolour wash in the background, some are coloured with pencil, pastel or crayon. There are also larger acrylic paintings with paper details pasted on to the work.

Includes portraits of Australians and international portraits from a variety of categories including: acting, art, music, dancing, entertainment, writing, sport (including the Olympic Games), education, business, journalism, politics and law. Most of the works are signed by Tony Rafty, with many inscribed or signed by the subject of the work.

BOX 1
1. Spike Milligan, 1971
2. Noel Ferrier, 1979
3. Ruth Cracknell, 1986
4. Nancy Hayes, 1982
5. Ed Devereaux, 1970
6. Judith Anderson, 1966
7. Mel Gibson, 1981
8. Ron Haddrick, 1981
9. Noel Ferrier, 1993
10. Judy Cassab, No date

BOX 2
1. Narptta and Alice, artists from the Ikuntji Women's Centre, Haasts Bluff, 1997
2. Donald Friend, 1970
3. Donald Friend, 1972
4. Norman Lindsay, 1968
5. Hal Missingham, 1971
6. Brodie Mack, 1965
7. Sir Eugene Goossens and Igor Stravinsky, 1961
8. Malcolm Sargeant, conductor, 1962
9. Sketch of Australian Ballet dancers rehearsing, Adelaide Festival, 1966
10. Dame Margot Fonteyne, No date

BOX 3
1. Sir Robert Helpmann, 1964
2. Rudolf Nureyev, 1964
3. Rolf Harris, 1970
4. Rolf Harris, No date
5. Barry Humphries, No date
6. Gordon Chater, 1984
7. Graham Bond, 1979
8. Jeane Little, 1986
9. Issac Stern, 1961
10. Victor Borge, No date

BOX 4
1. Yevgeny Yevtushenko, 1966
2. John Farnham, 1986
3. Tiny Tim, 1970
4. Olivia Newton-John, 1976
5. June Bronhill, 1983
6. Smoky Dawson, 1994
7. Cilla Black, No date
8. Eartha Kitt, 1964
9. Nana Mouskouri, 1985

BOX 5
1. David Williamson, 1984
2. Morris West, 1984
3. Morris West, 1996
4. Anne Deveson, No date
5. Kylie Tennant, 1983
6. Morris West, 1996
7. Hal Porter, 1958
8. John Cleary, 1960
9. Alan Renouf, 1986
10. George Finey, 1983

BOX 6
1. Colleen McCullough, 1988
2. Patrick White, 1982
3. Nancy-Bird Walton, 1983
4. Nicholas Whitlam, 1982
5. Alan Bond, 1980
6. Betty Archdale, 1970
7. Mike Kichenside, Commodore 1st Fleet reenactment, 1988
8. James Dibble, 1983
9. Phillip Knightley, 2001
10. Richard Hughes, 1980
11. George Negas, 1984

BOX 7
1. James McCartney Anderson (Court drawing), 1983
2. Georgie Freeman (Court drawing), 1983
3. Alex Shand (Court drawing), 1989
4. Kalajzich refused bail (Court drawing), 1987
5. Debra Huckstepp (Court drawing), 1987
6. Neddy Smith (Court drawing), 1989
7. Abe Saffron (Court drawing), No date
8. Unnamed witness (Huckstepp)(Court drawing), 1987
9. Trimboli? (Court drawing), 1987
10. Neville Wran(Court drawing), 1986
11. Detective Scullion (Huckstepp)(Court drawing), 1987
12. Warren Richards (Huckstepp)(Court drawing), 1987
13. George Freeman (Court drawing), 1985
14. Murray Farquhar, 1986
15. 8 VC winners, 1970
16. Original members of the 8th Division Concert Party, Changi Jail P.O.W. 1942-1945 at the unveiling and dedication of the Memorial of the 8th Division, Bathurst, 1970
17. Nancy Wake, 1985
18. Bob Carr, 1988
19. Ian Sinclair, 1984
20. Bob Carr, 1992

BOX 8
1. Leo Port, 1976
2. Fred Daly, 1984
3. Graham Richardson, 1993
4. Howard & Rudd, 2007
5. Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, 1987
6. Jeff Kennett, 1998
7. John Thomas Lang, 1968
8. Michael Yabsley, 1987
9. Tom Uren, 1995
10. William McMahon, 1981
11. John T (Jack) Lang, 1975
12. Bill McKell, 1961
13. John Ducker, No date
14. Graham Richardson, 1993
15. Al Grassby, 1973

BOX 9
1. Michael Knight, 1995
2. Justice McClelland, 1983
3. Ian Sinclair, 1987
4. Paul Keating cartoon, No date
5. Peter Hollingworth, 2001
6. Peter Costello, 2002
7. Mick Young, 1987
8. Sir Asher Joel, 1971
9. Ian Sinclair, 1987
10. John T Lang, 1962

BOX 10
1. Paul Keating, 1984
2. John Kerr, 1985
3. Bob Carr, 1995
4. Lord Dunrossil, 1960
5. Cardinal Edward Clancy, 1989
6. Billy Graham, 1968
7. Stephen Horvath, 1979
8. Gerrard Healey, 1987
9. Damon Cresswell, 1996
10. Paul Roos, 1996

BOX 11
1. Ron Barassi, 1994
2. Dale Lewis, 1999
3. Jason Saddington, 2003
4. Lewis Robert Thomson, 2003
5. Troy Luff, 1996
6. Rodney Eade, 1999
7. Tony Lockett, 1999
8. Lisa Martin, 1991
9. Robert de Castella, 1983
10. Melinda Gainsford, 1993
11. Nova Peris, 1997

BOX 12
1. Steve Moneghetti, 1991
2. Dean Capobianco, 1991
3. Andrew Lloyd, 1994
4. Cathy Freeman, 1994
5. Tim Forsyth, 1998
6. Cliff Young, 1983
7. Patrick Johnson, 2000
8. Group of six Australian athletes: Robert de Castella; Adrian Hatcher; Melinda Gainsford Taylor; Lisa Ondrelin; Lisa Marie Vizaniari; Nova Peris, 1997
9. Jeff Harding, 1990
10. Kostya Tszyu, 2002

BOX 13
1. Jeff Fenech, 1991
2. Jeff Fenech, 1988
3. Lionel Rose, 1968
4. Vic Patrick, 1996
5. Johnny Famechon, 1991
6. Photograph of Rafty & [Joe Louis?], No date
7. John Walker, 1982
8. Robert de Castella, 1989
9. Phil Rogers, 1994
10. Jane Fleming, No date

BOX 14
1. Chantelle Mitchell (Newbury), 1998
2. Amy van Dyke, 1998
3. Bill O'Reilly and 'Stork' Henry, 1986
4. Karen Maras, 1972
5. Norman May, 1984
6. Phil Coles, 2003
7. Jon Sieben, 1990
8. Kyle Vander Kuyp, 1995
9. Graham Reid, Australian Hockey Team, 1992
10. Jon Sieben, Gold 200 Fly medalist, 1990
11. Jane Saville, 20km walk, Sydney Olympics, 2000
12. Petria Thomas, 2000

BOX 15
1. Murray Rose at Path of Champions, 1995
2. Warren Birmingham, Australian Hockey Team, 1992
3. Michael Wenden, 1972
4. Geoff Huegill, 2000
5. Shane Gould, 1973
6. Eric Moussambani, 2000
7. Elka Graham, 2000
8. Hayley Lewis, 2000
9. Brooke Hansen, 2004
10. Michellie Jones, 2000

BOX 16
1. Libby Lenton, 2004
2. Grant Hackett, 2004
3. Tracey Wickham, 1990
4. Leigh Nugent, 2004
5. Andrew Hoy, 2001
6. Ian Thorpe, 1998
7. Leisel Jones, 2003
8. Tracey Menzies (coach), 2004
9. Susie O'Neill, 2000
10. Pat Rafter, 2000

BOX 17
1. Lisa Curry, 2000
2. Michael Klim, 2000
3. James Tomkins, 1996
4. Samantha Riley, 1996
5. Kathy Watt, 1993
6. Noel Freeman, 1960
7. Raelene Boyle, 1976
8. Graham Windeat, 1976
9. Jon Henricks, 2000
10. Michelle Ford, 1976

BOX 18
1. Marlene Matthews, 2004
2. Adam Pine, 2000
3. Michael Phelps, 2003
4. Bebbie Bowman, 1988/1989
5. Lisa Martin, 1988
6. Rechelle Hawkes, 1988
7. Michelle Capes, 1988
8. Don Talbot, 2000
9. Matt Welsh, 2000
10. Daniel Kowalski, 2000

BOX 19
1. Forbes Carlile, 1976
2. Natalie Cook, 2000
3. Libby Lenton, 2004
4. Michael Diamond, 2000?
5. 1987 Commonwealth Bank Cycle Classic, 1987
6. Dally Messenger, 1956
7. Father John Cootes playing golf, 1971
8. Keith Holman, 1976
9. Bob Fulton, 1977
10. Bob McCarthy, Captain, Bulldogs, 1977

BOX 20
1. Tom Raudonikis, 1977
2. Ray Branighan, 1977
3. Reg Gasnier, 1977
4. Frank Hyde, 1983
5. Ray Price, 1985
6. Ray Price, 1986
7. Mario Fenech, 1987
8. Ian Roberts, 1987
9. Johnny Raper, 1988
10. Lionel Williamson, No date
11. Mick Ella, 1990

BOX 21
1. Reg Gasnier, 1995
2. Arthur Summers, Captain of Wests, 1995
3. Peter Stirling, 1996
4. Dave Brown, 1998
5. Chris Anderson (Coach Australia v NZ), 2003
6. Shaun Timmins, 2003
7. Craig Wing, 2003
8. Ryan Cross, 2003
9. Gordon Tallis, 2003
10. Anthony Minichello, 2003

BOX 22
1. Nathan Blacklock, 2004
2. John Sattler, 2006
3. Eddie Obeid at South Sydney Football Club, 2006
4. Steve Tuynman, 1990
5. Timothy Horan (Centre Australia), 1990
6. Jason Little (Centre Australia), 1990
7. Darren Junee, 1990
8. Peter Slattery (Half Back Australia), 1990
9. Simon Poidevin, 1990
10. Bob Dwyer, Coach Wallabies, 1994
11. Nick Farr-Jones, 1994
12. James Hardy, sailor, 1980
13. John Bertrand, sailor, 1994
14. Eddie Charlton, 1989
15. Alan McGilvray, 1991

BOX 23
1. Kieran Perkins, 1993
2. Michael Klim at Honda World Cup, 1998
3. Michael Klim at Honda World Cup, 1998
4. Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim, Grant Hackett, Daniel Kowalski, 1998
5. Brooke Hanson, 2003
6. Heather McKay, No date
7. Prep sketches of Vote 1 Labor posters by Tony Rafty featuring caricatures of politicians and cut out of article from 1974 about Snedden, Date unknown

BOX 24
1. Mervyn Rose, No date
2. Ken Rosewell, 1995
3. Rod Laver, No date
4. Jack Kramer, 1962
5. Jack Kramer, No date
6. John Newcombe, 1979
7. Vitas Gerulaitis and Ivan Lendl - The Akai Gold Challenge, Sydney, 1982
8. Mark Edmondson, 1990
9. Lew Hoad, 1990
10. Boris Becker, 1990
11. Lleyton Hewitt, 2003

BOX 25
1. Wally and the Major / by Stan Cross and Carl Lyon, No date
2. Radish / by Ian Gall, No date
3. Original cartoon by Benier, 1971
4. Original cartoon by Jolliffe, No date
5. Original cartoon by Tanner, No date
6. Original cartoon by Clarrie King, No date
7. Original cartoon by Hugh McCrae, No date
8. Original cartoon by Rigby, No date
9. Original carton by Rigby, No date
10. Original cartoon by Sprod, No date
11. Original cartoon by Benier, 1973
12. Original cartoon by Brodie Mack, No date

BOX 26 (Large format items)
1. Jimmy Carter, 1979
2. Ken Rosewall, 1955
3. John Landy, 1956
4. Lyndon Johnson, 1966

BOX 27 (Large format items)
1. Harold Holt, 1967
2. Gary Chapman, 1956
3. Harry Hopman, No date
4. Socceroos, 1974
5. Sir William Slim, 1957

BOX 28 (Large format items)
1. Lionel Rose, 1968
2. Murray Rose, 1956
3. Harry Jensen, 1960

In copyright:
Copyright holder:: Andrew Rafty
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy copyright holder

Listing of each item, including further detail, is available in each box
Some items have been removed from frames and frames discarded, December 2022

The condition of the items in this collection vary with some items still attached to their mounts, foxing on perimeters, and some frayed or worn around the edges.