Alfred Vincent

Who was Alfred Vincent?

Alfred James Vincent was an Australian cartoonist born in Launceston, Tasmania.

Alf Vincent contributed work to Melbourne Punch from 1895, in 1896 succeeding Tom Carrington as feature artist. After many years of submitting work to Sydney Bulletin, he joined their staff in 1898, as a replacement for Tom Durkin and remained there until 1915. He also contributed to The Bulletin's sister publication Lone Hand.

His work may be mistaken for that of his idol Phil May, a fact that was noted by several critics including A. G. Stephens and Lionel Lindsay.

He was a member of Melbourne Savage Club from its foundation in 1900 to 1915 and designed the club emblem.

After some months of ill health he committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor.