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Dora L. Wilson b. 31 August 1883

Also known as Dora Lynell Wilson
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Best known for her street scenes showing figures in dappled light, Dora Wilson was also a printmaker who was awarded a silver medal for the best etching at the 1907 First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work, Melbourne.
Tags: Portraits, children, street scenes, landscape, feminist, pastels
  • Biographical Data b. 31 August 1883 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 11 people
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  • Works 1 work
  • Exhibitions 12 exhibitions
  • Collections 2 collections
  • Recognitions 1 recognition
  • References 2 references
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Description

    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.

    Website
    https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
  • Castlemaine Art Museum
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    Previously 'Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum’

    Website
    https://castlemaineartmuseum.org.au/
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Updated Aug. 19, 2024
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