James Flett b. 1906

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter and graphic artist whose book of pirates featured the largest colour linocuts produced by an Australian artist at that time. He also produced a series of drawings of well known Victorian explorers.
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Name
James Flett
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Writer
Birth date
1906
Birth place
Dunolly, Vic.
Death date
1986
Active Period
  • 1927 - 1931
Residence
  • Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • 1927 - 1928 National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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Related people
  • Counihan, Noel (associate of)
  • Buzacott, Nutter (associate of)
  • Young, Blamire (associate of)
  • Waller, Mervyn Napier (associate of)
Related works
  • Pirates (creator of)
  • The Artist (creator of)
Related collections
  • Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum, Castlemaine, Vic. (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic. (collected in)
Related recognitions
  • National Gallery School student prizes (received)