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Albert Namatjira was an Australian aboriginal painter who was born into the Arunta (also called Aranda) tribe, near Hermannsburg Mission, central Australia, just over 100km west of Alice Springs. He grew up within the mission and initially built himself a small cottage some kilometres from Hermannsburg where he and his wife raised their children. He also spent some of his time with relatives near Alice Springs.
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∙ 12y agoAlbert Namatjira was an Australian Aboriginal artist who painted Australian landscapes in watercolours, a European style, rather than using the traditional aboriginal style. His landscapes were quite unique.
He was the first indigenous Australian to be granted Australian citizenship in 1957, ten years before Australian citizenship was offered to all indigenous people.
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When was Albert namatjira born?
Albert Namatjira was born on the 28th June 1902.
When was Albert Namatjira's funeral?
Albert Namatjira's funeral was held on 9 August 1959.
What is a famous painting by Albert Namatjira?
Just dessert for Namatjira
What was Albert Namatjira's birth name?
Elea Namatjira. Which was then changed to Albert 1905 at Lutheran Church (N.T.)
Who encouraged Albert Namatjira?
Albert Namatjira's experience in European watercolour style was gained from and influenced by painter Rex Batterbee.
What were Albert Namatjira's parents' names?
Albert (Elea) Namatjira was born to Namatjira and Ljukuta. When Namatjira (father) was baptised, he took the European name of Jonathan, while his wife took the name Emilie. Young Elea took the European name of Albert, and his father's name as his second name.
Who is an Australian Artist?
Albert Namatjira
Where did Albert Namatjira paint?
Albert Namatjira was famous for his paintings of central Australia, particularly around the Macdonnell Ranges and the central desert.
Albert Namatjira what was his arrernte name?
Albert Namatjira was born Elea. Because he was brought up in the Lutheran mission of Hermannsberg, he was baptised as Albert at age three. He took his father's name of Namatjira as his second name when he did his first public exhibition.
What school did Albert Namatjira go to?
Albert Namatjira was raised at Hermannsburg Lutheran Mission, around 100km from Alice Springs. This is where he was also educated.
How much do Albert Namatjira original paintings sell for?
It depends on the painting, but Albert Namatjira original paintings can fetch in excess of $50,000.
How long did Albert Namatjira paint for?
Albert Namatjira lived 1902-1959. In 1934 he learned to paint and after that painting was his only form of art.
