Albert Namatjira: His Life and Art

[Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this content contains images and names of deceased persons.] Born on this day in 1902, Albert Namatjira was known for his exquisite paintings of the Australian landscape. Namatjira became interested in painting at the Hermannsburg Mission in the 1930s. After learning watercolour technique, he was persuaded to exhibit his work in Melbourne in 1938. The exhibition sold out in two days. During the 1940s his work became fashionable t

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