Hugh Sawrey b. 3 March 1919

  • Artist (Painter)
Hugh Sawrey was a painter of the 'Outback' whose subjects reflected the independence and hardiness of country workers. Sawrey was an artist of regional Queensland whose popular appeal was predicated on these values but who was largely neglected by official art institutions.
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creator of
Running the Tunkenberry Horses, Tilbaroo
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Queensland Art Gallery Collection

 

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Related recognitions
  • OAM for service to the preservation of Australia's rural heritage through the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre and to the promotion of tourism (received)
  • CBE for services to Australian art (received)
  • Rotary Club of Rockhampton Art Prize (received)
  • Rotary Club of Rockhampton Art Prize (received)
  • OAM for service to the preservation of Australia's rural heritage through the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre and to the promotion of tourism (received)
  • CBE for services to Australian art (received)