Frances Lennon
British artist (1912-2015)
Frances Lennon, MBE (12 September 1912 – 24 January 2015) was an award winning British artist from Greater Manchester. She was best known for being the Official Artist of the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Her paintings have been described as "Lowry-esque, but with more humour".[1]
Frances Lennon MBE | |
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![]() Frances at home in February 2006 | |
Born | Frances Mooney 12 September 1912 Stretford, Greater Manchester, England |
Died | 24 January 2015 Manchester, England | (aged 102)
Nationality | British |
Known for | Painting |
Awards | Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Honorary degrees from University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University |
References
change- ↑ "Honorary degree for Games artist". BBC News. 14 July 2004. Retrieved 29 November 2008.
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