Justin O'Brien b. 2 August 1917

Also known as Justin Maurice O'Brien
  • Artist (Painter)
Justin O'Brien was known at first for his Byzantine influenced paintings of Christian iconography and later for sun drenched studies of Mediterranean landscapes. He was also the most influential art master at Cranbrook school where his pupils included the young Martin Sharp and Peter Kingston.
Tags: Religious art, Modernism, Charm School, Prisoner of War
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Figures in Costume
Medium
oil on canvas

65 × 78cm

 
creator of
The Virgin Enthroned (Altar piece triptych), by Justin O'Brien, 1950-51. Felton Bequest, 1951, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 2901-4. Courtesy of the Estate of Justin O'Brien
URL
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/6107/
 
creator of
Man in a red jacket
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URL
http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=130058
 
creator of
Miraculous draught of the fishes
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URL
http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=28273
 
creator of
The Greek Burial
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creator of
Self-Portrait
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Related collections
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • University of Sydney Art Gallery, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia (collected in)
  • National Gallery Victoria, Melbourne, VIC (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT (collected in)
  • University of Sydney Art Gallery, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia (collected in)
  • National Gallery Victoria, Melbourne, VIC (collected in)