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Elsa Mary Lillian Russell b. 18 January 1909

  • Artist (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Russell, a painter and graphic artist had laughing, brown eyes and even when her hair was white remained lively and lucid. She was drawn to ballet and circus troupes, studying their performers both in Australia and abroad, often using her graphic skills to produce posters for them.
  • Biographical Data b. 18 January 1909 Sydney, NSW
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 12 people
  • Groups 6 groups
  • Works 3 works
  • Exhibitions 13 exhibitions
  • Collections 5 collections
  • Recognitions 1 recognition
  • References 9 references
  • received
    Tumut Art Prize
    Dates
    1961
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated Nov. 20, 2015
Created Jan. 1, 1995
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