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Alex Colville

Alex Colville (1920–2013) was a Canadian painter, printmaker and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Alexander Colville; David Alexander Colville.

Alex Colville in brief

Born
1920
Died
2013
Known for
painter, printmaker, draftsperson and graphic artist
Place of birth
Toronto
Contents

Overview

Born at Toronto in 1920, died at Wolfville in 2013.

In detail

Alex Colville studied at Mount Allison University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting.

Employment is recorded with Mount Allison University. Positions recorded include chancellor.

Works named in the authority record are Infantry, near Nijmegen, Holland.

Work by Alex Colville is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Canadian War Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Molson Prize, Companion of the Order of Canada, Canada's Walk of Fame and Order of Nova Scotia.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alex Colville”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2832922: Alex Colville

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