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Russell Drysdale

Russell Drysdale (1912–1981) was an Australian painter.

Also recorded as George Russell Drysdale; Sir Russell Drysdale; Russell, Sir Drysdale; George Russel Drysdale; Sir George Russell Drysdale.

Overview

Born at Bognor Regis in 1912, died at Sydney in 1981.

In detail

Russell Drysdale studied at Académie de la Grande Chaumière. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Australia. Residence is recorded at Hardys Bay.

Works named in the authority record are The Drover's Wife, The cricketers, Sofala and West Wyalong.

Work by Russell Drysdale is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Tate, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Gallery of South Australia and National Gallery of Australia.

Distinctions recorded are Wynne Prize, Knight Bachelor and Companion of the Order of Australia.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Russell Drysdale”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3453456: Russell Drysdale

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