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Lance Solomon

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Died
  
1989

Lance Vaiben Solomon (27 January 1913 - 1989) was an Australian painter, noted for his landscapes. He won the prestigious Wynne Prize on two occasions.

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History

Lance was born in Liverpool, New South Wales, a son of Edwin Arthur Vaiben Solomon (20 September 1877 – ), a cabinetmaker, and his wife Jessie Elizabeth Solomon, née Black (1874 – 13 May 1951). Vaiben Solomon (1802–1860) an emancipist transported in 1818 was a grandfather. He studied at the East Sydney Technical College and the Royal Academy School in London.

He married and moved to Narrabeen, New South Wales.

Recognition

  • He won a New South Wales travelling scholarship in 1939
  • He presented one of his works to HM the Queen Mother during her visit to Australia in 1858
  • He won the Wynne Prize 1946 for January Weather, 1953 for The River Bend
  • Royal Agricultural Society Easter Show 1961, 1962 and 1965

    • His work is shown in the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra and several State galleries.

    References

    Lance Solomon Wikipedia
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