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Russell Drysdale

Australian artist (1912-1981) · Australia · Artists · Died at 69

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Sir George Russell Drysdale, also known as Tass Drysdale, was an Australian artist. He won the prestigious Wynne Prize for Sofala in 1947, and represented Australia at the Venice Biennale in 1954.

A life in dates

1981Died29 June 19811980Companion of the Order of AustraliaAward1969Knight BachelorAward1947Wynne PrizeAward1912Born7 February 1912

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Awards

Companion of the Order of Australia1980
Knight Bachelor1969
Wynne Prize1947

About this person

Sir George Russell Drysdale, also known as Tass Drysdale, was an Australian artist. He won the prestigious Wynne Prize for Sofala in 1947, and represented Australia at the Venice Biennale in 1954. He was influenced by abstract and surrealist art, and "created a new vision of the Australian scene as revolutionary and influential as that of Tom Roberts".

Country
Australia
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1981 · aged 69

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