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Albert Namatjira was an indigenous Australian (Aborigine) from Central Australia, who was famous nationally and internationally for his unique art. Namatjira's style was in European watercolours, and he was known for his unique desert landscapes, especially on the Western MacDonnell Ranges, with their striking detail and earthy colours.

Namatjira was also the first Australian Aborigine to be granted Australian citizenship in 1957, ten years before Australian citizenship was offered to all Aborigines. Interestingly, as an Australian Aborigine, he did not have the right to own land or to build a house until the law was changed. Also as an aboriginal citizen within a white society, his children remained wards of the state and if he wanted to build a house himself in Alice Springs they were not permnitted to stay with him,

Namatjira died in August 1959 of Heart disease. His son Keith Namatjira also paints.

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What is a famous painting by Albert Namatjira?

Just dessert for Namatjira


Where did Albert Namatjira paint?

Albert Namatjira was famous for his paintings of central Australia, particularly around the Macdonnell Ranges and the central desert.


Who are some Famous Aboriginal Artist?

A famous aboriginal artist was Albert Namatjira.


Is there a famous Aboriginal artist?

Yes. The most famous aboriginal artist was Albert Namatjira.


What is aboriginal man Albert namatjira famous for?

He is most well known as a painter.


Who is the Aboriginal painter famous for 'Ghost Gums' and other outback paintings?

This was Albert Namatjira. Namatjira was famous for his Australian landscapes, especially of the region of the western MacDonnell Ranges.


When was Albert namatjira born?

Albert Namatjira was born on the 28th June 1902.


When was Albert Namatjira's funeral?

Albert Namatjira's funeral was held on 9 August 1959.


What is the first name of one of Australia's most famous Aboriginal painters - Namatjira?

Albert


What was Albert Namatjira's birth name?

Elea Namatjira. Which was then changed to Albert 1905 at Lutheran Church (N.T.)


Who encouraged Albert Namatjira?

Albert Namatjira's experience in European watercolour style was gained from and influenced by painter Rex Batterbee.


What were Albert Namatjira's parents' names?

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.