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I have an Albert Namatjira painting and I don't know if it is a print or original painting. On the back it has this number written in lead pencil 148621 and this type in old cursive lettering. "Tribal Country Western Mac Donnell" from the watercolour painting be Australian Arante aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira (1902-1959)
Albert Namatjira's funeral was held on 9 August 1959.
It depends on the painting, but Albert Namatjira original paintings can fetch in excess of $50,000.
The artist was Albert Namatjira. For more information, see the Related Link.
It is difficult to find a comprehensive list of all of Albert Namatjira's watercolours. The related link (see below) is the best source available.
He was the first Australian Aborigine to be granted an Australian CItizenship and he was famous for his paintings :P
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Albert Namatjira is a legendary aboriginal artist
A famous aboriginal artist was Albert Namatjira.
Yes. The most famous aboriginal artist was Albert Namatjira.
Australian aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira spent a short period of time in jail in Alice Springs.
Albert Namatjira was an Australian Aboriginal artist who painted Australian landscapes, especially on the Western MacDonnell Ranges. He was also a rare aboriginal who acquired Australian citizenship in 1957 (a time when aboriginals weren't considered citizens). He died in August 1959 of heart disease. His son Keith Namatjira also paints.
The most well-known aboriginal artist was Albert Namatjira.
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.
He is most well known as a painter.
Australian aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira spent a short period of time in jail in Alice Springs.
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