Walter Withers b. 22 October 1854

Also known as Walter Herbert Withers
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
The English born painter Walter Withers is known for his moody landscapes of the Victorian landscape around Heidelberg, Eaglemont and Creswick. In the brotherhood of the Heidelberg school of painters he was called 'The Colonel' for his ability to organise others. His old farmstead at Charterisville became the home for a generation of painters in 1890 and he also taught and mentored many of his younger colleagues.
Tags: Heidelberg School, Australian Impressionist, Charterisville, Académie Julian, Paris, Wynne Prize
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associate of
Heidelberg School
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one of the founding group of artists to be called this
associate of
Victorian Academy of Arts
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associate of
Victorian Artists Society
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associate of
Australian Art Association, Melbourne, Victoria
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  • draughtsman 1893 Creswick, Vic.
  • art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212) 1894 - c.1897 Heidelberg, Melbourne, Vic.
  • draughtsman 1893 Creswick, Vic.
  • art teacher 1894 - c.1897 Heidelberg, Melbourne, Vic.