John Brack b. 1920

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist
A painter and printmaker, John Brack is considered one of Australia's most significant artists, whose subject matter was resolutely urban, modern life. Brack's extensive body of work across several decades is largely defined by its caustic realism, sense of alienation and sense of humour.
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Courtesy of: Eva Breuer Art Dealer
On the Left and on the Right
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Medium
Oil on canvas

90.5 × 121 cm

 
creator of
The First Fleet
Date
Medium
Oil on canvas

The First Fleet 1987, oil on canvas 122 × 91.5 cm, Art Gallery of South Australia (gift of the ANZ Bank on the occasion of Australia’s Bicentenary 1988) shows a marble table with wooden hands in front of mirror on wall with seven postcards stuck to it – at the centre is the Port Jackson Painter’s view of First Government House, Sydney.

 
Courtesy of: National Gallery of Victoria
creator of
Collins St, 5p.m.
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Medium
Oil on canvas
URL
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/col/work/3161

114.8 × 162.8 cm

 
creator of
The Bar
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Medium
Oil on canvas

96.4 × 140.0 cm

 

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Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist
  • Artist
Other occupations
  • - Australian Imperial Force
Trainings
  • 1938 - 1940 National Art School, Melbourne, VIC
  • 1946 - 1949 National Art School, Melbourne, VIC