Roma Thompson b. 1919

  • Artist ,
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, graphic artist and fabric designer, formally trained at Melbourne Technical College at the tender age of 15. In the 1940s Thompson was exhibiting with the George Bell Group and Melbourne Contemporary Art Society.
Name
Roma Thompson
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
Birth date
1919
Birth place
Mentone, Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1939 - c.1963
Residence
  • c.1919 - c.1963 Melbourne, Vic
Training
  • 1942 - 1950 George Bell's Thursday Night Life Classes, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1935 - 1939 Melbourne Technical College, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book