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Australian Artist Biographies George Bell (Australia 1878-1966)

George Bell (Australia 1878-1966) Biography

Post author By Séamus McCorry
Post date December 2, 2021
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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)

Post author By Jim McCorry
Post date September 23, 2020
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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)”

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Australian Artist Biographies Margaret Hannah Olley AC (1923 – 2011)

Margaret Hannah Olley AC (1923 – 2011)

Post author By Jim McCorry
Post date September 20, 2020
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Margaret Hannah Olley AC (1923 – 2011) Bio

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Margaret was one of Australia’s most significant still-life and interior painters She drew inspiration from her home and studio and the beauty of the everyday objects she gathered around her. Many of her paintings feature arrangem… Read More “Margaret Hannah Olley AC (1923 – 2011)”

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