Ivor Pengelly Francis b. 13 March 1906

Also known as Ivor Francis
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
The most prominent of the South Australian surrealist artists, inspired by the writer Max Harris. Francis was also an art critic and cartoonist. Francis was official cartoonist for the 'South Australian Teachers Journal' 1938-45. His creative practice declined after he was appointed to the education board of the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
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The English born Ivor Francis became a dominant influence in Adelaide cultural life from the late 1930s until the 1970s.
painter and cartoonist, was official cartoonist for the South Australian Teachers Journal 1938-45.

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Date written:
1996
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2013

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