Douglas Annand b. 1903

  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer ,
  • Curator
One of Australia's best known graphic and poster artists, Douglas Annand also had a distinguished career as a camouflage artist during the Second World War. As a member of the Camouflage Committee formed by the Ministry of Home Security, Annand was instrumental in developing new techniques for camouflage in Australia.
Tags: Graphic design, Murals, Australian modernism, Posters, Camouflage artist
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Name
Douglas Annand
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer
  • Curator
Other Occupation
  • Camouflage officer (ANZSIC code: 7600) -
Tags:
Graphic design
Murals
Australian modernism
Posters
Camouflage artist
Birth date
1903
Birth place
Toowoomba, Qld
Death date
1976
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1930 - c.1976
Residence
  • c.1930 - c.1976 Sydney, NSW
  • 1903 - 1930 Brisbane, Qld
Training
  • - Brisbane Central Technical College, Brisbane, Qld
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Powerhouse Museum

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Related recognitions
  • Competition to design a commemorative poster for the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge (received)
  • Sir John Sulman award (received)
  • Sir John Sulman award (received)
  • Sir John Sulman award (received)
  • Art director for the New Zealand Centenary International Exhibition (received)
  • Camouflage artist with the Royal Australian Air Force (received)
  • First Prize, Leroy-Alcorso Textile Design Competition (received)
  • Award for poster design, Australian National Travel Association (received)
  • 2 medals awarded by the Australian Commercial and Industrial Artists' Association (received)
  • Competition to design a commemorative poster for the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge (received)
  • Sir John Sulman award (received)
  • Sir John Sulman award (received)
  • Sir John Sulman award (received)
  • Art director for the New Zealand Centenary International Exhibition (received)
  • Camouflage artist with the Royal Australian Air Force (received)
  • First Prize, Leroy-Alcorso Textile Design Competition (received)
  • Award for poster design, Australian National Travel Association (received)
  • 2 medals awarded by the Australian Commercial and Industrial Artists' Association (received)