William Robinson b. 1936

Also known as Bill Robinson, William Francis Robinson
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Queensland artist William Robinson's work ranged from whimsical self portraits to sublime landscapes. In later years he turned to a more domestic scale, painting still life.
Tags: Archibald Prize, portraits, landscapes
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Name
William Robinson
Also known as:
  • Bill Robinson
  • William Francis Robinson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212) 1953 - c.1989 Brisbane College of Advanced Education, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD
Tags:
Archibald Prize
portraits
landscapes
Birth date
1936
Birth place
Brisbane, Qld.
Death date
26 August 2026
Death place
Brisbane, Qld
Active Period
  • c.1962 - c.2024
Residence
  • c.1994 - Kingscliff, NSW
  • c.1984 - c.1994 Beechmont, Qld
  • 1975 Toowoomba, Qld
  • c.1970 - c.1984 Birkdale, Qld
  • c.1958 - c.1970 Coorparoo, Brisbane, Qld
Training
  • Art diploma, c.1955 - c.1961 Central Technical College, Brisbane, Qld
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Legacy data. Source 'unknown'

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Periods active
  • c.1962 - c.2024
  • c.1962 -
Other occupations
  • art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212) 1953 - c.1989 Brisbane College of Advanced Education, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD
  • art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212) -
Tags
  • Archibald Prize
  • portraits
  • landscapes
  • Archibald Prize
Alternative names
  • Bill Robinson
  • William Francis Robinson
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