Dobell won the Archibald Prize, Australia's premier award for portrait artists on three occasions. The Committee maintains the House as historically accurate as possible to reflect the life and artistic genius of its famous owner Sir William Dobell and encourages visitors on every level possible. Timothy Morrell and John Hook, ‘Two views of Dobell’, in 3. Contact us regarding William Dobell Click on image to view large version. Musicians Ink & wash 19 x 16cm. Dobell did not simply replicate what he saw in front of him when painting this portrait. We will use your information to send email updates including newsletters, special offers and more. Ink and wash 12.2 x 18.7 cm $1,850. His final version of the portrait would be based on the most successful of these preliminary sketches, though he didn’t work directly from them, nor from his model.1. At 14, he began work in a Sydney drafting office and soon moved to the advertising department, where he produced illustrations for newspapers and catalogues.On his return to Sydney in 1938, Dobell taught part-time at the East Sydney Technical College. 1933. You can opt-out at any time. Self portrait, 1932, by William Dobell. Photograph a member of your family or a friend sitting in a chair. Explain how colour and texture has been used to portray this. Accentuate the particular characteristics of your subject using shading and distorting lines. Why do you think Dobell painted his subject in this manner?1. Working from your favourite sketch, create a portrait and consider using a dark background like Dobell’s QAGOMA respects your privacy and will not share your personal details with third parties without your consent. For more information refer to our © QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY | GALLERY OF MODERN ARTWilliam Dobell was born in Newcastle, New South Wales. He showed early artistic promise, entertaining classmates at Cooks Hill Public School with his sketches. Portrait of Lyndhurst F Giblin 1945. Sir William Dobell (1899-1970), painter, was apprenticed to an architect and studied art in Sydney before leaving Australia for Europe in 1929. Sir William Dobell (1899–1970), painter, was apprenticed to an architect and studied art in Sydney before leaving Australia for Europe in 1929. The Dobell Prize is named in his honour. What can we learn about the character of the person depicted? He would then embark on a number of small studies in gouache or oil, each reflecting a different mood. On his return to Sydney after a decade he managed to impress conservative and modernist art factions alike. William Dobell had an enquiring interest in people and their situations. This marked a turning point in his life and the experience he gained overseas led to the development of his aesthetic.2. Referencing the photograph, transfer the image onto the grid sheet by drawing one square at a time. The Archibald Prize has a history filled with controversy. William Dobell's Gallery. William Dobell Study for Dame Mary Gilmore circa 1955-circa 1957 12.1984 William Dobell Down and out (young man in overcoat) 1930s 5.1976 William Dobell (Studies of Joshua Smith) circa 1942 6.1976 Contact us regarding this artist. Sir William Dobell OBE was a renowned Australian portrait and landscape artist of the 20th century. Identify the features of Dobell’s portraiture that make it distinctly or uniquely his.2. Draw a grid over the photo and make a grid to scale on a blank piece of paper. Ink on paper 29 x 22.5cm. Dobell House is owned and operated by the Sir William Dobell Memorial Committee which is a completely volunteer organisation.