About Douglas Stubbs
Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 80). Douglas Stubbs was an Australian painter.
Douglas Stubbs (1927–2008) was an Australian artist. Born in the country town of Leongatha in South Gippsland, Victoria he arrived in Melbourne as a young man to study at art school. Stubbs studied at the National Gallery School in Melbourne. Best known for his colourful surrealist paintings, frequently of birds, he held the first of several exhibitions in Melbourne in 1964.Sometimes described as "naive art", his highly imaginative works have been displayed in galleries all over the country. Stubbs is considered to be an under-recognised artist.
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Who was Douglas Stubbs?
Australian artist (1927-2008)
When was Douglas Stubbs born?
Douglas Stubbs was born on 26 June 1927.
When did Douglas Stubbs die?
Douglas Stubbs died on 20 April 2008.
What was Douglas Stubbs's occupation?
Douglas Stubbs was a painter.
What nationality was Douglas Stubbs?
Douglas Stubbs was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Douglas Stubbs. https://biography.guide/douglas-stubbs/
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