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.
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Citations

  • 'National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT’.

  • Thomas, D., North, I., & McCarthy F. (1972), 'The Australian Landscape’.

  • Powerhouse Museum, ’2000/7/1 Painting, watercolour, 'Sixtieth Quatrain of Omar Khayyam’, watercolour on board, Sir Arthur Streeton, Australia, 1897’, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.

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Initial data sources

  • National Gallery of Australia

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Other occupations
  • Hospital orderly (ANZSIC code: 8401)
  • Art critic (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • War artist
  • Hospital orderly
  • Art critic (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • War artist