Peter Purves Smith

Peter Purves Smith (1912–1949) was an Australian painter.

Also recorded as Charles Roderick Purves Smith; Peter Purves-Smith; Peter Charles Roderick Purves Smith; Charles Roderick (Pete) Purves-Smith.

Peter Purves Smith in brief

Born
1912
Died
1949
Known for
painter
Place of birth
East Melbourne
Contents

Overview

Born at East Melbourne in 1912, died at Heidelberg in 1949.

In detail

Peter Purves Smith studied at Geelong Grammar School and Grosvenor School of Modern Art.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with surrealism.

Work by Peter Purves Smith is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Museum of Modern Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Peter Purves Smith”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7176475: Peter Purves Smith

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