Tom Green | |
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Born | Alfred Thomas Green [1] 17 June 1913 [2] Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom [1] |
Died | 27 January 1981 67) [1] Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia [1] | (aged
Nationality | Australian |
Known for | Painting Printmaking |
Alfred Thomas Green (17 June 1913 – 27 January 1981 [2] ) was an Australian artist. He was a painter, printmaker and art teacher.
His work is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Christchurch Art Gallery, and the University of New South Wales. [2] [3] [4]
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