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.
You are viewing the version of bio from Sept. 1, 2023, 10:12 p.m. , as edited by James McArdle (moderator approved).
Go to current record

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Date modified Sept. 1, 2023, 10:12 p.m. March 20, 2019, 8:59 a.m.
Related collections
  • Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • Castlemaine Art Museum (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)