Justin O'Brien b. 2 August 1917

Also known as Justin Maurice O'Brien
  • Artist (Painter)
Justin O'Brien was known at first for his Byzantine influenced paintings of Christian iconography and later for sun drenched studies of Mediterranean landscapes. He was also the most influential art master at Cranbrook school where his pupils included the young Martin Sharp and Peter Kingston.
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Name
Justin O'Brien
Also known as Justin Maurice O'Brien
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Medical orderly (ANZSIC code: 851) 1940 - 1943 Australian Imperial Force
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102) -
Birth date
2 August 1917
Birth place
Hurstville, Sydney, NSW
Death date
17 January 1996
Death place
Rome, Italy
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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Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist
Other occupations
  • Medical orderly (ANZSIC code: 851) 1940 - 1943 Australian Imperial Force
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102) -
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  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102) -