Arthur Streeton b. 8 April 1867

Also known as Sir Arthur Ernest Streeton
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
A member of the Heidelberg School and part of the famous '9 x 5' Impressions Exhibition in Melbourne, Arthur Streeton spent a number of years abroad, including a stint as an official war artist, before returning to Australia in 1920, where his sunny, pastoral landscapes were appropriated in the cause of a conservative nationalism.
You are viewing the version of bio from Nov. 27, 2012, 11:02 a.m. (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record
Name
Arthur Streeton
Also known as Sir Arthur Ernest Streeton
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Hospital orderly (ANZSIC code: 8401)
  • Art critic (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • War artist (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
8 April 1867
Birth place
Mount Duneed, Geelong, Vic.
Death date
1 September 1943
Death place
Olinda, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1882 - c.1940
Residence
  • 1938 - 1943 Olinda, Vic.
  • 1920 - 1938 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1897 - 1920 England, UK
  • 1867 - 1890 Victoria
  • 1890 - 1896 Sydney, NSW
Training
  • 1882 - 1887 National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • National Gallery of Australia

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
References [<ExternalResource: 'National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT'.>, <ExternalResource: Thomas, D., North, I., & McCarthy F. (1972), 'The Australian Landscape'.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '2000/7/1 Painting, watercolour, 'Sixtieth Quatrain of Omar Khayyam', watercolour on board, Sir Arthur Streeton, Australia, 1897', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Galbally, Ann (1969), 'Arthur Streeton', Melbourne, Vic. : Lansdowne, (revised 1979).>, <ExternalResource: Galbally, Ann & Gray, Anne (eds.) (1989), 'Letters from Smike: The Letters of Arthur Streeton 1890-1943', Melbourne, Vic. : Oxford University Press.>, <ExternalResource: Wray, Christopher (1993), 'Arthur Streeton: Painter of Light', Melbourne, Vic. : Jacaranda.>, <ExternalResource: Eagle, Mary (1994), 'The Oil Paintings of Arthur Streeton in the National Gallery of Australia', Canberra, ACT: National Gallery of Australia.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Geoffrey (1995), 'Arthur Streeton 1867-1943', Melbourne, Vic.: National Gallery of Victoria.>] [<ExternalResource: 'National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT'.>, <ExternalResource: Thomas, D., North, I., & McCarthy F. (1972), 'The Australian Landscape'.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, '2000/7/1 Painting, watercolour, 'Sixtieth Quatrain of Omar Khayyam', watercolour on board, Sir Arthur Streeton, Australia, 1897', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>]