Cowboy Louie Pwerle b. c.1941

Also known as Cowboy, Louie Pwerle, Cowboy Louie Pwerle
  • Artist (Painter)
Anmatyerre artist of Utopia, nicknamed "Cowboy" for his reputation as a stockman and his 'flashy' dressing. His work has been widely exhibited around Australia and is in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
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spouse of
Carol Kngwarreye
Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
spouse of
Elizabeth Kngwarreye
Other occupation
associate of
Louis Pwerle
1941
Artist (Painter)
sibling of
Louis Pwerle
1941
Artist (Painter)

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Other occupations
  • Stockman
  • Stockman
References [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Carved echidna by Louie Pwerle', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Carved kangaroo by Louie Pwerle', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>]
Alternative names
  • Cowboy
  • Louie Pwerle
  • Cowboy Louie Pwerle
  • Cowboy
  • Louie Pwerle
  • Cowboy Louie Pwerle
Heritage countries
  • Mt Skinner station, NT
  • Sandover River, NT
  • Mt Skinner station, NT
  • Sandover River, NT
Related people
  • Kngwarreye, Carol (spouse of)
  • Kngwarreye, Elizabeth (spouse of)
  • Kngwarreye, Carol (spouse of)
  • Kngwarreye, Elizabeth (spouse of)
Related works
  • Carved echidna by Louie Pwerle (creator of)
  • Carved kangaroo by Louie Pwerle (creator of)
Related collections
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic. (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic. (collected in)
Related events
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
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