Australian aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira spent a short period of time in jail in Alice Springs.
Albert Namatjira died as aresult of heart disease on the 8th August 1959.
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.
his career path was painting. he was the first aborigine to get an Australian citizen 2 !!!!!:P:P:P:P
Australian aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira spent a short period of time in jail in Alice Springs.
Australian aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira spent a short period of time in jail in Alice Springs.
Albert Namatjira was raised at Hermannsburg Lutheran Mission, around 100km from Alice Springs. This is where he was also educated.
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 Namatjira
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 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.