Lance Solomon


Lance Vaiben Solomon was an Australian painter, noted for his landscapes. He won the prestigious Wynne Prize on two occasions.

History

Lance was born in Liverpool, New South Wales, a son of Edwin Arthur Vaiben Solomon, a cabinetmaker, and his wife Jessie Elizabeth Solomon, née Black. Vaiben Solomon an emancipist transported in 1818 was a grandfather. He studied at the East Sydney Technical College and the Royal Academy School in London.
He married and moved to Narrabeen, New South Wales.

Recognition

His work is shown in the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra and several State galleries.