Donald Friend

Australian artist (1915-1989)
Person human Q5294395
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Summary

Donald Friend was born on February 6, 1915[1], in Cremorne[2]. He died on August 16, 1989[3]. He worked as a painter[4] and diarist[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Australia[7]
  • Field of work: erotic art[8], gay art[9]
  • Educated at: Sydney Grammar School[10], The King's School, Tudor House[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Friend[13]
  • Given name: Donald[14]
  • Student of: Antonio Dattilo Rubbo[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wiki Loves Pride Art & Artists[17], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[18]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[19]
  • Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Victoria[20], Art Gallery of New South Wales[21], National Gallery of Australia[22], Art Gallery of South Australia[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[24]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[25]
  • P14750: 7457-5A91-1B46-1654-43E7[26]

FAQs

Where was Donald Friend born?

Donald Friend's place of birth was Cremorne[2].

What did Donald Friend do for work?

Donald Friend worked as a painter[4] and diarist[5].

Where did Donald Friend go to school?

Donald Friend was educated at Sydney Grammar School[10] and The King's School, Tudor House[11].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Donald
    Rkdartists id → 29510
    Australian prints + printmaking artist id → 7793
    Design & art australia online id → donald-friend
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