William Dobell
William Dobell (1899–1970) was an Australian sculptor and painter.
Also recorded as Sir William Dobell; Bill Dobell.
William Dobell in brief
- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1970
- Known for
- sculptor and painter
- Place of birth
- Cooks Hill
Overview
Born at Cooks Hill in 1899, died at Wangi Wangi in 1970.
In detail
William Dobell studied at Slade School of Fine Art and Julian Ashton Art School. the recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.
Work by William Dobell is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of South Australia, National Portrait Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales and National Gallery of Australia.
Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Archibald Prize, Wynne Prize and Knight Bachelor.
Sources
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- 1.
“William Dobell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1354357: William Dobell
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