Thursday, July 10, 2008

Sidney Nolan

Apparently, our daughter may be destined to be an artist, or at least live in the shadow of an artist. I just found out (thanks, Jen) that there is a famous Australian painter named Sidney Nolan. I'm sure you can google him and find out more yourself, but from what I've learned, he is pretty famous in Australia. A lot of his paintings have to do with the life of Ned Kelly, an Australian figure similar to Billy the Kidd or Jesse James in American history. A sort of Australian bandit who is often pictured with the square helmet.

So there you go: Sydney Nolen or Sidney Nolan, which of these great artists will history remember more? I know whose art is on my refrigerator....



Sir Sidney Nolan

Sidney Nolan
Antelope and Waterhole 1963
Oil and Ripolin enamel on board
152 x 121 cm

Sidney Nolan

The Trial

1947
Enamel on composition board
91.5 x 122cm



Sydney Nolen

Sydney Nolen
Water Nymphs* (2008)
fingerpaint on paper
8.5 x 11 in


Sydney Nolen
Fire and Water* (2008)
fingerpaint on paper
8.5 x 11 in



*The titles of all Sydney Nolen artworks were added by her manager; the artist chooses not to title her work at this time.
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  1. AnonymousJuly 11, 2008 at 5:54 AM

    Never heard of Sidney Nolan before, but I am familiar with the works of Syndey Nolen. I have a small framed piece at home, and some foam art at work. Looking forward to acquiring more soon!

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  2. DanielleJuly 11, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    I love waternymphs. How large is that composition? I am looking to frame some cool art by a famous artist such she.

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  3. RebeccaJuly 11, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    Orders for Sydney Nolen artwork will be processed and delivered next time we're in town. Most of her work is done in 8.5x11 and then reduced to 4x6 for framing.

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