Grace Cossington Smith b. 1892

Also known as Grace Smith, Grace Cossington Smith
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, born in Neutral Bay, Sydney. A student of Dattilo Rubbo, Cossington Smith was quick to absorb modernist ideas and in 1915 exhibited "The Sock Knitter", described by Daniel Thomas as 'perhaps the first fully Post-Impressionist work painted in Australia'.
You are viewing the version of bio from Aug. 22, 2011, 6:51 p.m. (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record

See also

  • 'Heritage: ADD section 6, plate 250'.
  • 'An elaborate oil self-portrait was acquired by the NLA in 1999'.
  • 'Grace Cossington Smith, Self Portrait c.1945, pencil and coloured pencil (Cruthers collection, Perth)'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage with additions

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Related person groups
  • Turramurra Wall Painters Union (associate of)