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B.E. Minns b. 17 November 1863

Also known as Benjamin Murray, Benjamin Edwin Minns
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
B.E. Minns was introduced to art by the young Charles Conder, with whom he shared rooms in the 1880s. He soon developed a successful career as the first significant freelance Bulletin cartoonist. He is also remembered for his sensitive watercolours. Subjects include Aboriginal and suffragette themes, as well as landscapes and portraiture.
Tags: Watercolours, Portraits of Aborigines
  • Biographical Data b. 17 November 1863 Dungog, NSW
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 28 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 14 works
  • Exhibitions 3 exhibitions
  • Collections 11 collections
  • Recognitions 2 recognitions
  • References 42 references
  • University of Western Australia, James Watson Collection, Perth, WA
  • Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA
    Description

    The Art Gallery of Western Australia was founded in 1895. It is located in the Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge, with the Western Australian Museum and State Library of Western Australia.

  • Castlemaine Art Museum, Castlemaine, VIC
    Description

    Founded in 1913, the Castlemaine Art Museum (previously named Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum) has a unique collection of exclusively Australian art and fascinating historical artefacts reflecting the early history of the district.

    Website
    http://www.castlemainegallery.com/
  • City of Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat, VIC
  • Brisbane Art Gallery, Brisbane, Qld
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
  • Wollongong City Art Gallery, Wollongong, NSW
  • Newcastle Region Art Gallery, Newcastle, NSW
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Description

    The Art Gallery of New South Wales began in the 1870s as an aspect of the Academy of Art. Later it became known as the National Art Gallery of NSW. This name persisted beyond Federation in 1901. It was given its present name in 1958.
    It remains the principal collecting and exhibiting body in NSW and is governed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales Act of 1980.

    Website
    https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
  • Queensland Art Gallery
    Website
    http://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/
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