Maude Valerie McMaster b. 15 June 1913

Also known as Val McMaster
  • Artist (Ceramist),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Maude McMaster won a swathe of prizes in her youth for her pottery, which she entered in shows in her native state of Queensland. She was an enthusiastic student and would work extra hours and cut classes to devote more time to her art while studying at Central Technical College in Brisbane.

Citations

  • Cooke, Glenn R. and Edwards, Deborah (1983), 'L.J. Harvey and His School’, Queensland Art Gallery catalogue, Brisbane, Qld.

  • Timms, Peter (1986), 'Australian Studio Pottery and China Painting’, Melbourne, Vic.

See also

  • 'Section 9: plate 399.', Heritage biography.
  • 'PORTRAIT: Val and Her Pots, photograph (p.c.), courtesy Glenn R. Cooke.'.
  • Roberts, Timothy, 'A major gift of Harvey School pottery", The World of Antiques and Art vol 84 February-August 2013, pp 44-48.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book