NOLAN, SIR SIDNEY


Meaning of NOLAN, SIR SIDNEY in English

n.

born April 22, 1917, Melbourne, Austl.

died Nov. 27, 1992, London, Eng.

Australian artist.

Early in his career he created greatly simplified abstractions. In the mid 1940s he began to paint the local desolate desert landscapes in a more representational style. In his mature work he often applied unusual media

such as polyvinyl acetate

to masonite, glass, or canvas. Apart from his landscapes, most of his works dealt with Australian historical or legendary characters and events

notably, the bushranger Ned Kelly.

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