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Who painted the ghostly gums?
Albert Namatjira
Ghost gums that feature in important Albert Namatjira paintings from central Australia have been seriously damaged. The remains of the trees after they were destroyed by a suspicious fire, some 16km from Alice Springs.
What type of painting is Namatjira known for?
Watercolour painting
Albert Namatjira (born Elea Namatjira; 28 July 1902 – 8 August 1959) was an Aboriginal artist from the MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia….
| Albert Namatjira | |
|---|---|
| Known for | Watercolour painting, contemporary Indigenous Australian art |
| Spouse(s) | Rubina |
| Awards | Queen’s Coronation Medal |
When was the ghostly gums painted?
Ghost gum, Glen Helen, c1950 In Albert (Elea) Namatjira’s paintings, ghost gums can be seen to represent ancestors lived and dreamed.
What was Albert Namatjira famous for?
Albert Namatjira, (born July 28, 1902, Hermannsburg, near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia—died August 8, 1959, Alice Springs), Australian Aboriginal painter noted for his watercolour landscapes of desertlike central Australia.
How much is Albert Namatjira paintings worth?
Albert Namatjira’s work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $18 USD to $91,719 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork.
Who are some famous Aboriginal artists?
10 Indigenous Australian Artists You Should Know
- Albert Namatjira.
- Emily Kame Kngwarreye.
- Gloria Petyarre.
- Rover Thomas.
- Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri.
- Dorothy Napangardi.
- John Mawurndjul.
- Naata Nungurrayi.
Where can I see Albert Namatjira paintings?
Seeing the centre The art of Albert Namatjira 1902–1959
- The Araluen Centre for Arts and Entertainment, Alice Springs NT, 28 July – 22 September 2002.
- National Gallery of Australia, Canberra ACT, 5 October 2002 – 19 January 2003.
- Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide SA, 7 March – 4 May 2003.
What is Albert Namatjira most expensive painting?
Hermannsburg Mission with Mt
A significant early work by the late Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira sold for a record price at a Melbourne auction last night. The watercolour, Hermannsburg Mission with Mt Hermannsburg in Background, fetched $80,000 on the hammer – $20,000 more than any of the artist’s other works.
Who is the most famous Aboriginal painter?
Albert Namatjira is one of Australia’s great artists, and perhaps the best known Aboriginal painter. His western style landscapes – different to traditional Aboriginal art, made him famous. Fame led to Albert and his wife becoming the first Aborigines to be granted Australian citizenship.
Who is Billy Duncan?
Billy Duncan was born on Inverway Station in the Northern Territory in 1947. Billy worked firstly as a ringer then stockman on Inverway, Nicholson, Kirkimbie and Mistake Creek Stations. After an accident during his stock work days, an injury to his knee forced Billy to change to working on farms in the area.
What happened to Albert Namatjira’s gum trees?
TWO GHOST GUMS near Alice Springs made famous by the work of Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira have been badly damaged in a fire. The gum trees appear in some of Namatjira’s best known works. The trees also featured on a stamp and in the song I Am Australian.
What subjects did Albert Namatjira paint?
Cattleman, horses with riders, and hunters were all key subjects in Albert Namatjira’s prints. He was fiercely dedicated to depicting ancestral aboriginal locations, such as the MacDonnell Ranges, through his comprehensive watercolor paintings.
Why is Albert Namatjira important to Aboriginal history?
The work of influential Arrernte artist, Albert Namatjira features in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists curated collection. Johnny Milner takes a closer look at Namatjira, who used his art as a vehicle to help bring about political reform.
Who is the most famous Aboriginal artist of South Africa?
Although not the first Aboriginal artist to work in a European style, Albert Namatjira is certainly the most famous. Ghost gums with luminous white trunks, palm-filled gorges and red mountain ranges turning purple at dusk are the hallmarks of the Hermannsburg school.