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Justin O'Brien b. 2 August 1917

Also known as Justin Maurice O'Brien
  • Artist (Painter)
Justin O'Brien was known at first for his Byzantine influenced paintings of Christian iconography and later for sun drenched studies of Mediterranean landscapes. He was also the most influential art master at Cranbrook school where his pupils included the young Martin Sharp and Peter Kingston.
Tags: Religious art, Modernism, Charm School, Prisoner of War
  • Biographical Data b. 2 August 1917 Hurstville, Sydney, NSW
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 17 people
  • Groups 4 groups
  • Works 6 works
  • Exhibitions 5 exhibitions
  • Collections 7 collections
  • Recognitions 2 recognitions
  • References 11 references
Courtesy of: Eva Breuer Art Dealer
Figures in Costume
Medium
oil on canvas

65 × 78cm

 
creator of
The Virgin Enthroned (Altar piece triptych), by Justin O'Brien, 1950-51. Felton Bequest, 1951, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 2901-4. Courtesy of the Estate of Justin O'Brien
URL
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/6107/
 
creator of
Man in a red jacket
Date
URL
http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=130058
 
creator of
Miraculous draught of the fishes
Date
URL
http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=28273
 
creator of
The Greek Burial
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creator of
Self-Portrait
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Updated Sept. 2, 2023
Created Jan. 1, 2008
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