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Visual Artist & Designer
Based in Heidelburg, Germany after World War 2, George Havrillay worked for the occupying US Special Military Forces as a clerk and translator. He would have relished opportunities to put his love of illustration and cartooning to work in newsletters and poster art.
Poster art created by George Havrillay while employed by occupying U.S. Military forces in post-World War 2 Germany.
Reproduction oil painting by George Havrillay. Signed (bottom right), "In honour of Francesco Guardi 1758" (bottom left).
Reproduction oil painting by George Havrillay. Signed and dated (bottom right), "In honour of Francesco Guardi" (bottom left). Framed AUD$2700-
A huge portrait of Queen Elizabeth II created for her first visit to Melbourne as our reigning monarch in early 1954. George Havrillay got permission to display his work prominently where he was employed. This was along the route she would take down Ballarat Road in Melbourne's west.
Poster art created by George Havrillay while employed by occupying U.S. Military forces in post-World War 2 Germany.
Poster art created by George Havrillay while employed by occupying U.S. Military forces in post-World War 2 Germany.
Poster art created by George Havrillay while employed by occupying U.S. Military forces in post-World War 2 Germany.
Poster art created by George Havrillay while employed by occupying U.S. Military forces in post-World War 2 Germany.
Poster art created by George Havrillay while employed by occupying U.S. Military forces in post-World War 2 Germany.
Original painting by George Havrillay. George had hoped to publish an illustrated book on the game of Chess. This was one of the illustrations he decided to paint in larger scale.
Original watercolour by George Havrillay. Signed bottom right. AUD$550
Original painting by George Havrillay. Varnished acrylic, framed. Signed and dated.
