Douglas Annand b. 1903

  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer
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.
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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
Other Occupation
  • Camouflage officer (ANZSIC code: 7600)
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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  • Dimcevska, Vicky, Assistant Curator, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT
  • Dimcevska, VickyNote: Assistant Curator, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT