Max Dupain

Australian photographer (1911–1992)
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Max Dupain

Summary

Max Dupain is a human[1]. Born in Ashfield[2], he… he was born on April 4, 1911[3]. He died in Sydney[4]. He died on July 27, 1992[5]. He worked as a photographer[6] and architectural photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Max Dupain's place of birth was Ashfield[2].
  • Max Dupain died in Sydney[4].
  • Max Dupain was born on April 4, 1911[3].
  • Max Dupain was born on April 22, 1911[9].
  • Max Dupain died on July 27, 1992[5].
  • Max Dupain was married to Olive Cotton[10].
  • A child of Max Dupain was Rex Dupain[11].
  • Max Dupain held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Max Dupain's professions included photographer[6].
  • Max Dupain worked as an architectural photographer[7].
  • Max Dupain's education included a stint at Sydney Grammar School[13].
  • Max Dupain's education included a stint at National Art School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Max Dupain is Sunbaker[15].
  • Max Dupain received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Max Dupain received the Companion of the Order of Australia[17].
  • Max Dupain is recorded as male[18].
  • Max Dupain's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Max Dupain's Commons category is recorded as Max Dupain[20].
  • Max Dupain's residence is recorded as Castlecrag[21].
  • Max Dupain's family name is recorded as Dupain[22].
  • Max Dupain's given name is recorded as Max[23].
  • Max Dupain's given name is recorded as Maxwell[24].
  • Max Dupain's given name is recorded as Spencer[25].
  • Max Dupain's work location is recorded as Australia[26].
  • Max Dupain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Max Dupain was born in Ashfield[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 4, 1911[3] and April 22, 1911[9].

Education

Educated at Sydney Grammar School[13], a day school[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1857[30] and National Art School[14], a school[31], in Australia[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and architectural photographer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Max Dupain is Sunbaker[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34] and Companion of the Order of Australia[17], a grade of an order[35], in Australia[36].

Personal Life

Among Max Dupain's spouses was Olive Cotton[10]. A child of him was Rex Dupain[11].

Death and Burial

Max Dupain died on July 27, 1992[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4].

Why It Matters

Max Dupain ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Max Dupain born?

Max Dupain was born in Ashfield[2].

Where did Max Dupain die?

Max Dupain died in Sydney[4].

Who was Max Dupain married to?

Max Dupain's spouses include Olive Cotton[10].

What did Max Dupain do for work?

Max Dupain worked as photographer[6] and architectural photographer[7].

Where did Max Dupain go to school?

Max Dupain was educated at Sydney Grammar School[13] and National Art School[14].

What awards did Max Dupain receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16] and Companion of the Order of Australia[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Australian honours system. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Luminous-Lint. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Sydney Grammar School, National Art School
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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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