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The 1 Most Famous Jacqueline Hick Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Jacqueline Hick in our catalogue
In short
Late shift workers (1945) is the Jacqueline Hick painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. Among the 1 works of Jacqueline Hick in our catalog, these 1 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1919 – 2004, Adelaide
Most works: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Top 10 paintings by Jacqueline Hick, through the gallery's eye
The museums that keep Jacqueline Hick's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Jacqueline Hick | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Sydney | 1 | Late shift workers |
Jacqueline Hick across the years: the unique originals of each
All the dated Jacqueline Hick originals shown here belong to a single year, 1945: they appear in order of fame.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Jacqueline Hick's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Jacqueline Hick?Reveal the answer
Late shift workers (1945).
At what age did Jacqueline Hick create Late shift workers?Reveal the answer
26 years old: Late shift workers dates from 1945, and Jacqueline Hick was born in 1919.
How many works by Jacqueline Hick are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 1 works by Jacqueline Hick.
Where can the most famous Jacqueline Hick originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney). The museum table above lists them all.
Jacqueline Hick: a portrait of the artist
A Life in Art and Education
Jacqueline Hick was an Australian painter who focused her practice on the human figure and the Australian landscape. Her artistic journey began with studies at the Girls' Central Art School, followed by teacher training at Adelaide Teachers' College. Seeking to expand her horizons, she traveled to study at the Central School of Art and Design in London and the Académie Montmartre in Paris, and later spent time in Italy, England, and France between 1948 and 1950.
Her career was marked by a significant role in art education; she taught at the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts, where she was noted for being instrumental in introducing students to modernism. Beyond the classroom, she was a founding member of the Contemporary Art Society of South Australia in 1942. Her dedication to the arts was further recognized when she served as a trustee at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 1968 until 1976.
Themes and Recognition
Hick's body of work was diverse, ranging from landscapes to portraits, and she was primarily a figure painter in oils, though she also worked in prints, enamels, and set designs. Her subject matter often explored the human suffering of Indigenous Australians and the adverse effects of metropolitan life.
Throughout her career, she received numerous accolades, including:
In recognition of her service to art as an artist and teacher, she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia. Her works are held in prestigious permanent collections, including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Art Gallery of South Australia, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.