Norman Lindsay (born Feb. 23, 1879, Died Nov. 29, 1969) Australian artist and novelist especially known for his political cartoons and sensual book illustrations.
At 16 Lindsay began to draw for a Melbourne newspaper, and in 1901 he moved to New South Wales. He was for many years the chief cartoonist of the Sydney Bulletin. His major characteristics of imaginative power, grim strength, and a certain coarseness of style are apparent in his illustrations. Mainly done in an Art Nouveau manner, the erotic nature of these illustrations was considered scandalous in Australia, as was his first novel "Redheap " which was banned. Among other published works are "Saturdee", "Pan in the Parlour", "Age of Consent" and "The Cousin from Fiji". He was joint founder of the Endeavour press.

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