John Rigby b. 9 December 1922

Also known as John Thomas Rigby
  • Artist
Brisbane based painter and cartoonist.
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painter and cartoonist, was born in Brisbane, Qld, on 9 December 1922; studied art Brisbane Technical College 1938. After five years in the army he worked as a cartoonist and artist while continuing his studies at ESTC (1948-51); then worked as painter in Brisbane apart from visits to England and Italy in 1957 and 1958. Won an Italian Government Scholarship to Italy, and in 1958 won the Women’s Weekly Portrait Prize. Won many prizes including Richards, Sulman and Melrose. Member CAS, Qld, and of Half Dozen Group of Artists, Brisbane, Qld.

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Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007

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  • Perth Prize for drawing 1967 (exhibited at)