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Latitude
50.97058355
Longitude
0.0930414
Start Date
1906-01-01
End Date
1993-01-01

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ID
tb90ce

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Birth Place
Uckfield, Sussex, England, UK
Biography
The English born Ivor Francis became a dominant influence in Adelaide cultural life from the late 1930s until the 1970s. painter and cartoonist, was official cartoonist for the South Australian Teachers Journal 1938-45. This entry is a stub. You can help the DAAO by submitting a biography. Writers: Kerr, Joan Joanna Mendelssohn Date written: 1996 Last updated: 2013
Born
b. 13 March 1906
Summary
The most prominent of the South Australian surrealist artists, inspired by the writer Max Harris. Francis was also an art critic and cartoonist. Francis was official cartoonist for the 'South Australian Teachers Journal' 1938-45. His creative practice declined after he was appointed to the education board of the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
Gender
Male
Died
6-Nov-93
Age at death
87