Nell Wilson b. 1901

  • Artist (Painter)
Nell Wilson was a painter, commercial artist and art teacher. She was one of the Australia's most sought-after commercial illustrators in the late 1930s-40s. Wilson made advertisements for Trans Australian Airlines, Cadbury Chocolates and Shell, amongst others.
Name
Nell Wilson
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • commercial artist (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
1901
Birth place
Flemington, Melbourne, Victoria
Death date
1985
Active Period
  • c.1925 - c.1965
Residence
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • 1955 - 1956 Sydney, New South Wales
  • 1952 - 1955 London, England, UK
  • Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales
  • London, England, UK
  • Victoria
Training
  • 1951 - 1952 Art Students League, New York, NY, USA
  • 1933 - 1935 St Martin's, London, England, UK
  • Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, England, UK
  • 1925 - 1926 Melbourne Technical College, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book