Justin Maurice O'Brien b. 1917

Also known as Justin O'Brien
  • Artist
Born in the Sydney suburb of Hurstville in 1917, Justin O'Brien is a painter notable for his characteristically bright palate and use of religious imagery and symbolism. For a full account of his life please refer to the Australian Dictionary of Biography at this link https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/obrien-justin-maurice-31177 .
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Name
Justin Maurice O'Brien
Also known as Justin O'Brien
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
Other Occupation
  • -
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102) -
Birth date
1917
Birth place
Hurstville, Sydney, NSW
Birth note
2 August 1917
Death date
1996
Death place
Rome, Italy
Death note
17 January 1996
Active Period
  • 1930 - 1996
Residence
  • 1967 - 1996 Rome, Italy
  • 1917 - 1967 Hurstville, Sydney, NSW
Training
  • c.1930 - c.1934 Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English

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