Francis Lymburner b. 11 June 1916

Also known as Stanley Francis Lymburner
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Brisbane born artist Francis Lymburner first came to prominence as one of the members of Sydney's Charm School in the late 1940s. His subject matter favoured performers – actors and harlequins were among his favourite. His romanticised vision of human figures, especially circus people, did not find favour in later years although he was always admired by his fellow artists
Tags: Charm school, Theatre
Name
Francis Lymburner
Also known as Stanley Francis Lymburner
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • Nursing orderly (ANZSIC code: 85) 1942 - 1944 AIF, Home service, Australia
Tags:
Charm school
Theatre
Birth date
11 June 1916
Birth place
Brisbane, Qld
Death date
10 October 1972
Death place
Whale Beach, NSW, Australia
Active Period
  • 1939 - 1966
Residence
  • 1916 - 1939 Brisbane, Qld
  • 1939 - 1952 Sydney, NSW
  • 1952 - 1964 London, England, UK
  • February 1964 - 10 October 1972 Sydney, NSW (Returned to Australia as an assisted immigrant)
Training
  • art, - c.1939 Brisbane Technical College, Brisbane, Qld.