Just for fun : the prints of Martin Sharp |
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| Title : | Just for fun : the prints of Martin Sharp |
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| Date of creation : | 2000 | ||
| Format : | Ephemera | ||
| Dimensions : | 210 x 100 | ||
| Contributor : | State Library catalogue | ||
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| Copyright : | This item is reproduced courtesy of Martin Sharp and the Art Gallery of South Australia. It may be printed or saved for research or study. Use for any other purpose requires written permission from Martin Sharp and the Art Gallery of South Australia and the State Library of South Australia. To request approval, complete the Permission to publish form. |
| Description : |
Born as Harry van der Sluys in Adelaide in 1891, actor and comedian Roy Rene became well-known on the Sydney vaudeville circuit. He found fame around Australia for his portrayal of the character Mo in the comedy duo Stiffy and Mo. Mo was known for his distinctive black and white make-up. A statue of Roy Rene by sculptor Robert Hannaford was unveiled near the corner of Hindley and Leigh Street in Adelaide on 4 March 2010. This invitation to the Martin Sharp art exhibition 'Just for fun' pictures a Sharp poster for the Nimrod Theatre which features a caricature the character, Mo. Details of original artwork: Martin Sharp Australia, 1942 Mo: Nimrod Theatre poster printed by Kristen Coburn, Sydney, 1978 colour screenprint on paper 118.5 x 61.0 (sight) South Australian Government Grant 1987 Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide |
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| Related names : | Rene, Roy, 1892-1954 |
| Further reading : | Rene, Roy. Mo's memoirs, Melbourne: Reed and Harris, 1945 Thompson, John. Five to remember, Melbourne: Landsdowne, 1964 |
| Internet links : | Australian Dictionary of Biography Online: Search for Roy Rene |
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