Albert Namatjira primarily used watercolor paints on paper for his landscape artworks. He is renowned for his ability to capture the Australian outback's vibrant colors and unique light through this medium. Namatjira often painted en plein air, allowing him to depict the natural scenery with immediacy and authenticity. His choice of materials contributed significantly to his distinctive style and the emotional resonance of his work.
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.
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.
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 was a very famous landscape artist who died on August 8th, 1959.
Albert Namatjira was born on the 28th June 1902.
Albert Namatjira's funeral was held on 9 August 1959.
Just dessert for Namatjira
Elea Namatjira. Which was then changed to Albert 1905 at Lutheran Church (N.T.)
Albert Namatjira's experience in European watercolour style was gained from and influenced by painter Rex Batterbee.
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.
Albert Namatjira
Albert Namatjira was famous for his paintings of central Australia, particularly around the Macdonnell Ranges and the central desert.
Albert Namatjira spoke Western Arrernte, which is an indigenous language of the Arrernte people in Central Australia.
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.
Albert Namatjira died as aresult of heart disease on the 8th August 1959.
Albert Namatjira lived 1902-1959. In 1934 he learned to paint and after that painting was his only form of art.