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Australian Artist Biographies Clifton Ernest Pugh AO (Australian 1924-1990)

Clifton Ernest Pugh AO (Australian 1924-1990)

Clifton was an Australian artist and three-time winner of Australia’s Archibald Prize for Rupert Henderson (1965), Sir John McEwen (1971) and Gough Whitlam (1972).

He was strongly influenced by German Expressionism and was known for his landscapes and portraiture. Some of his portrait subjects ranged… Read More “Clifton Ernest Pugh AO (Australian 1924-1990)”

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Australian Artist Biographies George Bell (Australia 1878-1966)

George Bell (Australia 1878-1966) Biography

Born in Kew, 1878, George Fredrick Henry Bell was the son of George Bell and his wife, Clara Barlow.

George Bell was educated at Kew High School, and although Bell’s father expected him to study law, this did not stop his father from supporting his artistic ambitions, including paying for Bell’s tuit… Read More “George Bell (Australia 1878-1966) Biography”

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Australian Artist Biographies Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (Australian 1917-1992)

Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (Australian 1917-1992)

Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (Australian 1917-1992) Bio

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Sidney Nolan was known for his Surreal and expressive paintings often focusing on Australian history depicting landscapes and legendary characters like outlaw Ned Kelly. Sidney said “Painting is an extension of man… Read More “Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (Australian 1917-1992)”