Person    | Male  Born 22/4/1917  Died 28/11/1992

Sir Sidney Nolan

Categories: Art

Countries: Australia

Artist. Born Sidney Robert Nolan in Carlton, Melbourne. He is best known for his paintings of Australian people, particularly Ned Kelly. He moved to London in 1951.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Sir Sidney Nolan

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