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Archibald prize

British  
/ ˈɑːtʃɪbɔːld /

noun

  1. an annual prize awarded by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales since 1921, for outstanding contributions to art, letters, science, and politics

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Etymology

Origin of Archibald prize

named after Jules François Archibald (1856–1919), Australian journalist

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Leach won the prestigious Archibald prize this year as well, for a full-length likeness of comedian Tim Minchin.

From The Guardian • Apr. 25, 2010

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