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Australian Artists Remembered

Brisbane's art world is mourning the loss of two significant contributors, William Robinson and Lawrence Daws.

William Robinson

Mr Robinson, a practicing Catholic, was a renowned Australian artist who died on August 26 at 89. He won the Archibald Prize for portraiture twice: first in 1987 for Equestrian self portrait, then in 1995 for Self-portrait with stunned mullet.

Lawrence Daws

Mr Daws, who contributed to St Stephen's Cathedral in Brisbane, died on October 8 at 98. He was also one of Australia's top artists.

Fr Tom Elich, a retired priest, met Mr Daws during the 1989 renovations of St Stephen's Cathedral, when he was commissioned to create the Stations of the Cross.

Author's summary: Brisbane mourns two artistic legends.

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