Alfred R. Coffey b. 1869

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and etcher, born in Limerick, Ireland. Resident of Sydney, NSW, in May 1923 he probably became the first Australian artist to visit and paint in the Dutch East Indies (according to Garside), travelling to Borneo, Java, Bali and the Celebes where he was interested in the local cultures.
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  • Exhibition of Australian Art (None)
  • Art Society Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Art Society Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • 14th annual exhibition Art Society of NSW (exhibited at)
  • Art Society of NSW annual exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Art Society of NSW (exhibited at)
  • Royal Art Society (exhibited at)