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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
  • received
    Sydney Sesquicentennial prize for historical painting in oils (Awarded posthumously)
    Dates
    1938
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Art Gallery of New South Wale
    Dates
    1928
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    to paint a self-portrait in oils

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Created Jan. 1, 1996
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