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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Name
Ivor Pengelly Francis
Also known as Ivor Francis
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art critic (ANZSIC code: 9002) -
Birth date
13 March 1906
Birth place
Uckfield, Sussex, England, UK
Death date
6 November 1993
Death place
Crafers, SA
Active Period
  • 1938 - 1945
Residence
  • c.1956 - c.1960 Crafers, SA
  • c.1925 - c.1993 Adelaide, SA
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists
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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)