International contemporary art platform11.01.1911–30.12.2003
Nora Heysen
Nora Heysen (1911–2003) was an Australian artist, the first woman to win the Archibald Prize in 1938 for portraiture, and the first official female war artist in Australia. She was born in Hahndorf and died in Sydney.
Biography
Nora Heysen was born on January 11, 1911, in Hahndorf, Australia. She was an artist and arts figure, recognized as the first woman to receive the prestigious Archibald Prize in 1938 for portrait art. Additionally, Nora became the first Australian woman appointed as an official war artist, marking a significant milestone in the history of Australian art. Throughout her life, she primarily worked in the genre of portraiture, which became her main artistic focus. Nora Heysen passed away on December 30, 2003, in Sydney, Australia. Her contribution to Australian art is acknowledged and documented in various sources, including international databases and encyclopedias.
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Ronald Keith Monro; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.
