Margaret Olley

Margaret Olley (1923–2011) was an Australian painter and artist.

Also recorded as Margaret Hannah Olley.

Margaret Olley in brief

Born
1923
Died
2011
Known for
painter and artist
Place of birth
Lismore
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Overview

Born at Lismore in 1923, died at Paddington in 2011.

In detail

Margaret Olley studied at National Art School and Somerville House. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting.

Residence is recorded at Fortitude Valley and Paddington. Membership is recorded of Australian Academy of the Humanities.

Work by Margaret Olley is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of South Australia and Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Distinctions recorded are Centenary Medal, Companion of the Order of Australia, Officer of the Order of Australia and Australian National Living Treasure.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Margaret Olley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3298751: Margaret Olley

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