Sir William Dobell (Australian, although born in England).
Clifford Dobell was born in 1886.
at first it was a naturalist style and then changes to an expressionist style of painting after going to Australia and Europe.
William Dobell employed a range of techniques in his paintings, primarily focusing on oil paint and watercolor. He was known for his bold brushwork and use of color, often layering paint to create depth and texture. Dobell also utilized a method of simplification, emphasizing form and expression over detail, which contributed to the distinctive character of his portraits. His innovative approach combined realism with abstraction, allowing for emotional resonance in his subjects.
Charles Macpherson Dobell was born on 1869-06-22.
William Dobell painted the strapper in 1941
In 1943 William Dobell's winning painting of Joshua Smith was challenged in court because of claims from other finalists (Mary Edwards and Joseph Wolinski) that it was a caricature not a portrait. The court battle was very public and everyone had an opinion on it, it made Dobell a household name and all the commotion made the Archibald prize in Sydney the most popular art competition in all of Australia. The court case was dismissed and Dobell became sick because of the controversy and debate so he left the attention of Sydney to live in Wangi Wangi in Lake Macquarie.
why did william dobell paint a portrait of joshua smith?
Sir William Dobell was born on September 24, 1899.
Sir William Dobell was born on September 24, 1899.
William dobell painted Joshua smith in 1943 Oil on Canvas - 107 x 76cm
William Dobell was born in Cooks Hill, a working class neighbourhood of Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia.
painting
The landscape painter George Lambert did, and Dobell's teachers at the Slade School of Art in London.
He lived 24 September 1899 - 13 May 1970.
In the New South Wales town called Wangi wangi
Oil paint on canvas