George Bell b. 1 December 1878

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, teacher and art critic, George Bell spent a number of years in Europe studying, painting and working as an official war artist from 1918 to 1919. Art critic for the Melbourne Sun News-Pictorial for almost three decades, Bell played an active and influential role in promoting the modern art movement in Australia in the 1930s and 40s.
Name
George Bell
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
  • Art critic (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Official war artist (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
1 December 1878
Birth place
Kew, Melbourne, Vic.
Death date
22 October 1966
Death place
Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1896 - c.1950
Residence
  • 1935 - 1966 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1934 - 1935 Europe
  • 1920 - 1934 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1906 - 1920 England, UK (1918-1919: Europe as an official Australian war artist )
  • 1904 - 1906 Paris, France
  • c.1878 - c.1904 Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • c.1934 - c.1935 Grosvenor School, London, England, UK
  • Académie Julian, Paris, France
  • George Coates' studio, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1896 - 1901 National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • National Gallery of Australia