McClintock was born in
Perth, Western Australia. He studied at the
National Gallery of Victoria Art School from 1925 to 1927 and again in 1930, where he met fellow
social realists Noel Counihan and
Roy Dalgarno. While a student, McClintock earned a living as a signwriter and advertising artist. He joined the
Communist Party of Australia during
the depression of the 1930s and did many political cartoons for communist publications. His cartoons were featured in trade union and communist papers throughout his life. • Early work described as "
constructivist" • Mid-1930s working in a
surrealist style, under the pseudonym "Max Ebert". • Joined the Workers Art Guild • Developed interest in
Social Realism and chose to work only in this style using his own name. • rejected for military service on medical grounds • worked in an iron foundry; camouflage artist • appointed 1943 as official war artist associated with the Civil Construction Corps. == References ==