Sidney Nolan

Sir Sidney Robert Nolan (1917–1992) was a titan of 20th-century Australian art, known for his prolific and diverse oeuvre across many media. Born in Melbourne, Nolan's early life saw him working at a hat factory and attending art classes sporadically. His formative years were deeply intertwined with the 'Heide Circle,' a vibrant artistic community centered around patrons John and Sunday Reed, where Nolan lived for a time. It was during his years at Heide (1941–1947) that Nol…