John Olsen, celebrated Australian artist, dies aged 95
by Martin Farrer from World news | The Guardian on (#6AP5N)
In a career spanning seven decades best known for his landscapes, Olsen won the Archibald prize in 2005 for a self-portrait
John Olsen, one of Australia's most celebrated artists best known for his landscapes, has died aged 95.
Olsen, who won the Archibald prize in 2005 for a self-portrait and was appointed to the Order of Australia in 2001, passed away on Tuesday evening surrounded by his family.
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