Norman St. Clair Carter was born in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1875. He studied at the Melbourne National Gallery School and under Phillips Fox and was apprenticed to a stained-glass maker. For 28 years from 1903 he lectured in architecture and history of art at Sydney University, N.S.W. His 'Low-toned Harmony' won a bronze medal at the Paris Salon … Continue reading A Study in Brown – Part Four – More Mysterious Hints
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“A Study in Brown – Part Three, The Reveal”
Here it is - the great reveal! Do you think this painting reasonably matches the description provided by our two eye-witness relatives? (see part one) And they both said it was a study in brown, although neither said that was its actual title. Call it wishful thinking if you like, but JA and I were both … Continue reading “A Study in Brown – Part Three, The Reveal”
A Study in Brown – Part Two
I mention several artworks in this post. To ensure I do not accidentally contravene the New South Wales Art Gallery's or the State Library of New South Wales's copyright, I will only provide a link to the painting/s, rather than upload an image. Readers can decide whether they would like to click through. I've also … Continue reading A Study in Brown – Part Two
The Reluctant Retiree 