David Larwill

Australian · 1956–2011 · Painter

David Larwill (1956–2011) was an Australian artist recognisable by his distinctive and exuberant style based on bold colour, stylised figures and simplified form. Although best… (Wikipedia)

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  1. David Larwill, The Story Grows as the Story Goes 2005, 2005, oil on canvasThe Story Grows as the Story Goes 2005Menzies · A$216,000≈ $150,943≈ £103,386≈ €111,859Sign up to see
  2. David Larwill, Deadheading the Aggies 2004, 2004, oil on linenDeadheading the Aggies 2004Menzies · A$77,318≈ $58,821≈ £42,748≈ €50,167Sign up to see
  3. David Larwill, Gone Fishing 2006, 2006, synthetic polymer paint on canvasGone Fishing 2006Smith & Singer · A$73,636≈ $54,041≈ £40,185≈ €47,538Sign up to see

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David Larwill (1956–2011) was an Australian artist recognisable by his distinctive and exuberant style based on bold colour, stylised figures and simplified form. Although best known as a figurative expressionist painter, Larwill was also a draughtsman and printmaker of note. He produced many drawings, watercolours, ceramics and sculptures as well as etchings, lithographs and screenprints. In a career that stretched over 30 years, Larwill held over 25 solo exhibitions and participated in scores of group shows.

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Born 1956, BallaratDied 2011, Coober PedyOccupation PainterWikidata Q20684456 ↗ULAN 500199163 ↗

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National Gallery of AustraliaNational Gallery of Victoria

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