Jon Molvig b. 1923

Also known as Helge John Molvig
  • Artist
Apart from being one of Australia's major figurative expressionist painters, Jon Molvig became a significant inspiration for the art scene in Brisbane when he settled there in 1955.
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Citations

  • Molvig, Betty Churcher (1984), 'Molvig : the lost Antipodean’.

  • 'Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane Qld’.

  • Gleeson, James (14 August 1966), 'What is the essential Molvig?’, Sydney, NSW : Sun Herald.

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Related recognitions
  • Corio Five Star Whisky Prize (received)
  • Archibald Prize (received)
  • Finney's (David Jones) Art Prize (received)
  • Perth Prize for Painting (received)
  • First Transfield Art Prize (received)
  • The Rowney Drawing Prize (received)
  • 1955 : Winner, Lismore Prize (received)
  • Corio Five Star Whisky Prize (received)
  • Archibald Prize (received)
  • Finney's (David Jones) Art Prize (received)
  • Perth Prize for Painting (received)
  • First Transfield Art Prize (received)
  • The Rowney Drawing Prize (received)
  • 1955 : Winner, Lismore Prize (received)