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Hugh Sawrey b. 3 March 1919

  • Artist (Painter)
Hugh Sawrey was a painter of the 'Outback' whose subjects reflected the independence and hardiness of country workers. Sawrey was an artist of regional Queensland whose popular appeal was predicated on these values but who was largely neglected by official art institutions.
  • Biographical Data b. 3 March 1919 Forest Glen, Buderim, QLD
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 12 people
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  • Works 1 work
  • Exhibitions 9 exhibitions
  • Collections 5 collections
  • Recognitions 3 recognitions
  • References 14 references
  • Benella Art Gallery, VIC
  • Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich, QLD
    Website
    http://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
  • Gold Coast Art Centre, Bundall, QLD
  • Rockhampton Regional Art Gallery, QLD
    Description

    'Spirit of Blackdown’ (1991), oil on canvas, was purchased by RAG in 1991.

  • Queensland Art Gallery
    Website
    http://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/
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Updated Aug. 21, 2017
Created Jan. 1, 1999
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