John Brackenreg b. 1905

  • Artist (Painter)
Perth born artist John Brackenreg trained at the Julian Ashton School in Sydney. His friendships with older artists led him to being the conduit directing major Australian works into public collections. However he is best known for his acquisition of Albert Namatjira's copyright.
Tags: Copyright, Namatjira
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Name
John Brackenreg
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • art dealer 1955 - c.1986 Artarmon Galleries, Artarmon, Sydney, NSW
Tags:
Copyright
Namatjira
Birth date
1905
Birth place
Perth, WA
Death date
27 December 1986
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1925 -
Training
  • art, - Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, NSW

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Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist
Periods active
  • c.1925 -
Other occupations
  • art dealer 1955 - c.1986 Artarmon Galleries, Artarmon, Sydney, NSW
Tags
  • Copyright
  • Namatjira
Trainings
  • art, - Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, NSW
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