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Arthur James Murch b. 8 July 1902

Also known as Arthur J. Murch
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Designer (Painter)
Painter and sculptor, assistant to George Lambert, and in World War II the War artist who captured images of the bombed city of Darwin. Later in life became known for his constant paintings of angophoras.
Tags: Angophora, Classical influence, Central Australia, War memorial, Public Art, Mural, Archibald Prize
  • Biographical Data b. 8 July 1902 Croydon, NSW, Australia
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 21 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 4 works
  • Exhibitions 4 exhibitions
  • Collections 5 collections
  • Recognitions 2 recognitions
  • References 15 references
  • received
    Archibald Prize
    Dates
    1949
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    NSW Travelling Art Scholarship
    Dates
    1925
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated May 22, 2025
Created Jan. 1, 1999
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