Brett Whiteley

Australian artist Brett Whiteley, known for his dynamic landscapes and figurative works, was the youngest living artist to have work acquired by the Tate.

ABOUT

Born in Sydney in 1939, Brett Whiteley showed artistic promise from a young age, attending drawing classes at the National Art School. An early encounter with the work of landscape artist Lloyd Rees profoundly influenced him, sparking a lifelong exploration of 'change of pace in a painting.' In 1959, a scholarship sent him to Europe, marking the beginning of an international career. Whiteley's time in London was transformative. In 1961, his 'Untitled red painting' was purcha…

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NOTABLE WORKS

The green bottle 1955 · Art Gallery of New South Wales Ghost town 1955 · Art Gallery of New South Wales The green lady 1955 · Art Gallery of New South Wales The wall 1956 · Art Gallery of New South Wales Sofala 1958 · Art Gallery of New South Wales Portrait study for 'The soup kitchen' 1958 · Art Gallery of New South Wales

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Lloyd ReesLandscape Art William ScottModern British Art Roger HiltonModern British Art Vincent van GoghPost-Impressionism