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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Citations

  • Fullagar, Col, 'The last resting place for Australian artists (website)’, Berambing, NSW.

  • South Australian Teachers Journal, Adelaide, SA.

  • 'Australasian Art Obituaries Index (website)’, National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT.

  • Francis, Ivor (1956), 'Ivor’s art review: an Adelaide commentary on contemporary art affairs, Nov 1956 – April 1960’, Ivor Francis, Crafers, SA.

  • Smith, Terry. “What makes a Penguin very angry” Times on Sunday 12 July 1987

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  • 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)