Artwork Story
This landscape by Oscar reflects the colour and formation of the many ranges, hills, gorges and flora that are found in his country, Ntaria (Hermannsburg), West of Alice Springs in Central Australia. This country truly has the blue and purple colours of the ranges in the distance, the rich colour in the sand and an amazing contrast when the plentiful flora is in bloom.
Oscar Namatjira
c. 1922
Deceased:1991
Language Group:Western Arrernte (Aranda)
Country:Ntaria (Hermannsburg), West of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:Watercolour on Board
Subjects:Landscape - Hermannsburg School, Untitled Landscape
Oscar was born as the second son of Albert Namatjira and is the older brother of Ewald, both of whom became renowned watercolour artists. He spent his childhood in Hermannsburg and the surrounding areas, immersed in the landscapes that would later influence his work.
Oscar began painting in the late 1940s and continued until around the mid-1970s. Over the years, his artistic style evolved and his work frequently showcased the landscapes of the Central MacDonnell Ranges, reflecting the natural beauty of his homeland.
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Flinders University Art Museum, Adelaide, SA
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Hermannsburg Art Gallery, NT
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Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
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National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
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Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, QLD
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The Kelton Foundation, Santa Monica, USA
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- Artist Name:
- Oscar Namatjira
- Artwork Size:
- 32 x 43cm
- Medium:
- Watercolour on Board
- Year Painted:
- c. 1970's
- Title:
- Untitled Landscape
