Sources vary. Some state that Namatjira married when he was 18, in 1920, while others state that he was 17. Either way, he did not initially marry his wife Ilkalita, but eloped with her. Only when she was baptised several years later (and given the name Rubina) was their marriage blessed and formally recognised.
his career path was painting. he was the first aborigine to get an Australian citizen 2 !!!!!:P:P:P:P
Albert Namatjira died as aresult of heart disease on the 8th August 1959.
Australian aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira spent a short period of time in jail in Alice Springs.
Albert Namatjira's mother was named Makinta Namatjira. She was an Arrernte woman, and her influence, along with the cultural heritage of the Arrernte people, played a significant role in shaping Namatjira's identity and artistic expression.
He presented one of his paintings to the Queen.
Albert Namatjira married Ilkalita, a Kukatja woman. After Albert and Ilkalita moved to the Lutheran mission at Hermannsburg, Ilkalita was christened Rubina.
Albert Namatjira was born on the 28th June 1902.
Albert Namatjira's funeral was held on 9 August 1959.
his career path was painting. he was the first aborigine to get an Australian citizen 2 !!!!!:P:P:P:P
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 spoke Western Arrernte, which is an indigenous language of the Arrernte people in Central Australia.
Albert Namatjira was famous for his paintings of central Australia, particularly around the Macdonnell Ranges and the central desert.
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.