Desiderius Orban b. 26 November 1884

Also known as Orbán Dezső
  • Artist (Painter)
Desiderius Orban came to Australia from Hungary as a refugee from Hitler's European invasion. His intuitive modernist approach was especially reflected in his practice as a most influential teacher. in his later years he became known as the oldest living Australian artist.
Tags: Modernist, Age, Central European impact
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Other occupations
  • soldier 1911 - 1918
  • Private (ANZSIC code: 760) 1939 - 1942 Australia
Trainings
  • Arts, c.1904 - University of Budapest, Hungary
  • Art, 1904 - classes with János Pentelei Molnár, Budapest, Hungary
  • Art, 1906 Académie Julian, Paris, France
  • Arts, c.1904 - University of Budapest, Hungary
  • Art, 1904 - classes with János Pentelei Molnár, Budapest, Hungary
Cultural heritages
  • Hungarian
  • Jewish
Languages
  • English
  • Hungarian
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