Arthur Baker-Clack
| Arthur Baker-Clack | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Arthur Baker Clack 10 January 1877 'Bendleby', Booleroo, South Australia[1] |
| Died |
1955 Folkestone, Kent, England |
| Residence | Australia, France, England |
| Nationality | British subject |
| Education | Way College, Wayville, South Australia |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Style | Impressionism |
| Spouse(s) | Edith Mary (died Hythe, Kent 29 April 1960) |
| Parent(s) | Noah Clack (1837–1904) and Harriet nee Baker (1836–1901) |
Arthur Baker–Clack was an Australian-born painter in the impressionist school. He was at the art colony at Étaples, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France from 1910, and continued to live in the region during World War I and after.
Career
He was a tutor at Conmurra Station, Kingston SE, South Australia.[2]
He was a journalist at The Register before moving to the Perth Morning Herald covering the Western Australian goldfields.[1]
He exhibited in Paris,[3] London[4][5] and Australia[6] and was a jury member for the Salon d'Automne and of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He was also chairman of the Folkestone Art Society.[7]
Personal
He lived in Étaples with his wife, Edith, however their house was destroyed during World War I. After the war they built a residence at Etaples, 'Bendlebi'.[8] Edith had been his nurse during a period of illness.[1]
Education
Mr. James Ashton's Art Academy, in Adelaide and at Way College, Wayville, South Australia (1899–1900)[1]
He also trained in London and Paris and with Rupert Bunny at Étaples.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "PERSONAL.". The Advertiser. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 3 October 1928. p. 13. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ↑ "HOME OF BEAUTY.". The Mail. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 30 April 1927. p. 16. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ↑ "GENERAL CABLE NEWS.". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 4 November 1931. p. 12. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ↑ "BEAU ARTS GALLERY.". Western Argus. Kalgoorlie, WA: National Library of Australia. 17 April 1928. p. 23. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ↑ "ROYAL ACADEMY EXHIBITS.". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 2 May 1930. p. 12. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- 1 2 "ART EXHIBITION.". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 30 September 1927. p. 6. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ↑ "Folkestone Art Society history". Folkestone Art Society. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ↑ "HOME of BEAUTY from the RUINS of WAR.". The Mail. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 23 April 1927. p. 17. Retrieved 21 December 2012.