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Julian Meagher Finalist for the Shirley Hannan Bega Portrait Prize

May 2016

Olsen Irwin artist Julian Meagher has been selected as a finalist for the Shirley Hannan Bega Portrait Prize. Julian chose to depict fellow Olsen Irwin artist Paul Ryan for the prize.

Julian Meagher, Paul Ryan - Portrait of a selfie 2016, 61 x 56 cm. Oil onï¿½ linen.

The Shirley Hannan Bega Portrait Prize is a $50,000 non-acquisitive award for realistic portraiture. Julian recently was a finalist in the Archibald prize for his painting of Silverchair lead singer Daniel Johns. To view works available by Julian Meagher click here