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Olive Crane b. 9 May 1895

Also known as Olive Kathleen Crane, O. C., O. K. C.

Artist (Draughtsman),
Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
Artist (Painter)

Early 20th century sketcher and book illustrator. She was a contemporary of Grace Crowley and Myra Cocks - the three women were among the 'younger skilled brigade' at Julian Ashton's Art School. Crane made little distinction between so called high art and decorative work, and became very well known for her stylised aesthetic.

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Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT

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Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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The Art Gallery of New South Wales began in the 1870s as an aspect of the Academy of Art. Later it became known as the National Art Gallery of NSW. This name persisted beyond Federation in 1901. It was given its present name in 1958.
It remains the principal collecting and exhibiting body in NSW and is governed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales Act of 1980.

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Olive Crane b. 9 May 1895

Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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