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Australian Artist Biographies Jane Sutherland (1853 – 1928)

Jane Sutherland (1853 – 1928) Biography

Introduction

Jane Sutherland was an Australian impressionist artist, landscape painter, and teacher who was part of the burgeoning late nineteenth-century Australian “Plein-air” movement.

She significantly influenced professional and amateur women artists who followed her ground-breaki… Read More “Jane Sutherland (1853 – 1928) Biography”

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Australian Artist Biographies Charles Conder (1868-1909) Biography

Charles Conder (1868-1909) Biography

Introduction

Charles Conder was a talented artist and critical contributor to the Heidelberg School Movement.

Conder was born in 1868 in London, the son of a civil engineer, and a direct descendant of Louis François Roubiliac, the 18th century sculptor, Conder was sent in 1884 to Sydney, Australia, age… Read More “Charles Conder (1868-1909) Biography”

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Australian Artist Biographies Julian Ashton (English/Australian 1851-1942)

Julian Ashton (1851-1942) Biography

Today we talk about one of Australia’s most influential artist, teacher and recognizable names in Australian art history, who helped give rise to one of the most significant changes in how we see art here in this country.

EARLY LIFE AND CAREER

Julian Ashton
He was born in Surrey, England in 1… Read More “Julian Ashton (1851-1942) Biography”

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Australian Artist Biographies Herman Pekel (Australian 1956-)

Herman Pekel (Australian 1956-) Biography

Herman Pekel born in Melbourne in 1956, at 17 he holds his first solo exhibition in Melbourne, which was a sell-out.

Early in his career, he painted on location with well-listed artists Ernest Buckmaster, Lance McNeill’s and Roger Webber; these talented artists left a strong impression on his develop… Read More “Herman Pekel (Australian 1956-) Biography”

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Australian Artist Biographies Frederick McCubbin 1855-1917

Frederick McCubbin (1855-1917) Biography

Introduction

Frederick McCubbin 1855-1917 artist-teacher and member of the Heidelberg School Movement, which consisted of a group of landscape painters including Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton and Tom Roberts.

McCubbin is considered one of the most influential artists in Australia due to his use of … Read More “Frederick McCubbin (1855-1917) Biography”

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Australian Artist Biographies Sir Arthur Ernest Streeton (1867–1943)

Sir Arthur Ernest Streeton (1867–1943)

Introduction

Australia has a rich artistic tradition, stemming from its pioneer and convict origins; world-famous artists such as Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts, Frederick McCubbin, and Charles Conder have undeniably left their mark on Australia’s cultural and artistic history.

In this article, w… Read More “Sir Arthur Ernest Streeton (1867–1943)”

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Australian Impressionism Development of Early Australian Impressionism

Development of Early Australian Impressionism

The term ‘Australian Impressionism’ is a retrospective one that has been applied since the late twentieth century. Early Australian Impressionists can be to some extent defined by how they explored their own interpretation of the European movement of the late 19th century. 

Early Influences and dRead More “Development of Early Australian Impressionism”

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Art in an investment class of its own? Australian Historical Artwork Goes Under the Hammer

Historical Artwork Goes Under the Hammer.

The portrait of Mr Charles Stewart Paterson (1840-1915), by prolific Australian artist Tom Roberts (1856 – 1931) sold at a Menzies Sale 30th of June 2021 Sydney Australia.

The sale exceeded the presale top estimate A$120,000 – A$180,000 with the hammer coming down for the late 19th Century… Read More “Historical Artwork Goes Under the Hammer.”