John Perceval b. 1 February 1923

Also known as John De Burgh Perceval, Linwood Robert Steven South
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Ceramist)
John Perceval had little formal training as an artist, but after he fell ill with polio at the age of 15 he concentrated on painting and drawing. He came to know the Boyd family and the Angry Penguins circle of Heide Park and they were the greatest influence on his developing style.
Tags: Antipodeans
Name
John Perceval
Also known as:
  • John De Burgh Perceval
  • Linwood Robert Steven South
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Ceramist)
Tags:
Antipodeans
Birth date
1 February 1923
Birth place
Bruce Rock, WA, Australia
Death date
15 October 2000
Death place
Williamstown, Melbourne, Vic.
Burial place
Brighton Cemetery, Brighton, Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1940 - c.1999
Residence
  • 1923 - 1934 Bruce Rock, WA, Australia
  • 1934 - 1941 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1941 - 1954 Murrumbeena, Vic.
  • c.1954 - c.1976 Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria
  • 1977 - 1986 Larundal, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • c.1986 - 2000 Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • Worked with, c.1940 - c.1945 Angry Penguin group, Heide Park, VIC, Australia
  • worked with family and learnt ceramics, c.1940 - c.1954 Murrumbeena, Vic.
  • painting and drawing, 1949 National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Legacy data. Source 'unknown'
  • Powerhouse Museum