Vincent Brown b. 15 October 1901

Also known as Vincent Franz Joseph Brown
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Vincent Brown's assertation that he was Queensland's first modernist artist in oils was justified but his productive period in this medium lasted no longer than a decade before he focused his energies on theatre and teaching in Wales.
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Name
Vincent Brown
Also known as Vincent Franz Joseph Brown
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Drama teacher
Birth date
15 October 1901
Birth place
Queensland
Death date
31 March 2001
Death place
Queensland
Active Period
  • 1920 - 2000
Residence
  • 1901 - 1935 Brisbane, Qld
  • 1936 - 1939 England, UK
  • 1940 - 1948 Brisbane, Qld
  • 1949 - 2001 Wales, UK
  • 1977 - 2001 Brisbane, Qld
Training
  • 1936 - 1939 Grosvenor School of Modern Art, London, UK
  • 1936 - 1939 Slade School of Fine Arts, London, UK
  • An advertising and commercial art firm, 1920 - 1935 Soden Studio, Brisbane, Qld
Cultural Heritage
  • Croation
Languages
  • English

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