John Olsen
John Olsen (1928–2023) was an Australian painter, traveler and textile artist.
Overview
Recorded at birth as John Henry Olsen.
Born at Newcastle in 1928, died at Bowral in 2023.
In detail
John Olsen studied at National Art School and St Joseph's College. the recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape.
Work by John Olsen is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales and Art Gallery of South Australia.
Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of Australia, Archibald Prize and Centenary Medal.
Sources
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3809521: John Olsen
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