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Desiderius Orban

Desiderius Orban (1884–1986) was an Australian painter, designer and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Dezső Orbán; Orbán Dezső; Dezider Orbán.

Desiderius Orban in brief

Born
1884
Died
1986
Known for
painter, designer and graphic artist
Place of birth
Győr
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Oesterreicher Orbán.

Born at Győr in 1884, died at Sydney in 1986.

In detail

the recorded working language is Hungarian.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with avant-garde.

Work by Desiderius Orban is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Museum of Modern Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales, National Gallery of Australia and Hungarian National Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Desiderius Orban”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1225201: Desiderius Orban

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