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William Edwin Pidgeon b. 1909

Also known as William Pidgeon, William Edward Pidgeon, Wep
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Popular mid 20th century Sydney cartoonist, illustrator, painter, sculptor and art critic. Pidgeon won the Archibald Prize three times - in 1958, 1961 and 1969, but is probably best known for his work as an illustrator on the Australian Women's Weekly.
Tags: Archibald Prize
  • Biographical Data b. 1909 Paddington, Sydney, NSW
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 14 people
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  • Works
  • Exhibitions 6 exhibitions
  • Collections 5 collections
  • Recognitions 4 recognitions
  • References 16 references
  • received
    Archibald Prize
    Dates
    1968
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    Portrait of friend and fellow artist, Lloyd Rees, which was commissioned by Lane Cove Municipal Council

  • received
    Archibald Prize
    Dates
    1961
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Archibald Prize
    Dates
    1958
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Australia at War exhibtion prizes
    Dates
    1945
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated May 10, 2021
Created Jan. 1, 1996
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