John Leach Barker b. 1897

  • Artist (Painter)
Barker became well known for his lively watercolours and seascapes of the south coast. Winner of the watercolour prize in the 1950 Art Gallery of Western Australia Art Competition and the watercolour section of the Claude Hotchin Art Prize in 1962.
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Name
John Leach Barker
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
Birth date
1897
Death date
1967
Arrival
  • 1923
Residence
  • 1938- Albany, WA
Training
  • Torquay School of Art, Torquay, VIC
Initial Record Data Source
  • Western Australian artists, designers & makers (1829-1959)

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