Annand, Douglas, 1903-1976

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Birth 1903-03-22
Death 1976-12-14
Australians,

Biographical notes:

Douglas Shenton Annand was a graphic designer and artist born in Toowomba, Queensland.

From the description of Papers of Douglas Annand. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 652392749

Douglas Annand was born in Toowoomba, Queensland in 1903 and died Sydney 1976. He was a painter, muralist, illustrator and graphic designer. In 1932 he won a poster competition to celebrate the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He was awarded the Sulman Prize for murals in 1941, 1947 and 1951. During World War II, he travelled Australia as part of a camouflage unit and recorded what he saw in watercolours and pen drawings. He is best remembered for his many mural commissions.

From the description of Papers 1926-1980. 1926-1980. (The University of Queensland Library). WorldCat record id: 45681829

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1926-1980. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223022144

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Subjects:

  • Mural painting and decoration

Occupations:

  • Artists

Places:

  • Australia (as recorded)
  • Australia (as recorded)