Graphic and printed materials designed by commercial artists Alan Rigby and Enid Greenacre, between 1925 and 1964

PXD 1603

fonds

1925-1964

Graphic Materials, Drawings

9630925

3 drawings
2 folders of printed and graphic material

The partnership of Sydney-based commercial artists Alan and Enid Rigby (Greenacre) commenced in about 1927 and endured until Alan’s death in 1966. Alan P. Rigby & E.J. Greenacre initially set up office in the Manchester Unity Building, Elizabeth Street, Sydney. In 1931 the partnership moved to the 10th floor, Kyle House, Macquarie Place where they stayed in this office until the late 1930s, when they moved to a smaller office on the 11th floor of Kyle House where they stayed until 1966.
Alan and Enid met whilst working as commercial artists in the Richardson Studio (which was located in Roma House, 537 George Street Sydney). Alan had learnt his trade in the studio of A.H. Moginie, George Street, Sydney. In 1923 Alan moved to the Richardson Studio as a senior artist. Enid had commenced her training as an indentured apprentice to the Richardson Studio in around 1923, and this is where the pair met. The Richardson Studio produced a range of advertising artwork for newspapers, magazines and display. At the completion of Enid’s 4 year apprenticeship, Alan and Enid decided to set up a studio together. The 1920s and 30s were the busiest time for the partnership. They produced brochures, flyers and posters for large companies such as P&O and E&A shipping lines as well as department stores such as Winn’s. Alan P. Rigby was also a member of the NSW Mountain Trails Club and a good friend of Myles Dunphy.
Reference: Library acquisition file

Graphic and printed material, ca. 1925-1964, including two folders of loose published material and commercial art work by Alan P. Rigby and Enid Greenacre. The material relates mainly to advertising cruises for international shipping company P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company), and also Radiola, Royal Mail Line cruises, Nyal Company, and a series 'Catholic Schools of Sydney' for Thomas Dixon Funeral Directors. Material consists of sketches, print proofs, brochures, ephemera and newspaper clippings. Also includes two larger drawings advertising E&A Line’s China and Japan route by Rigby, and women's hats in Winn’s Department Store in Oxford Street by Greenacre (accompanied by information from donor), and an unsigned black and white ink drawing of an unidentified Catholic church in Sydney.