Sleep by Arthur Murch (1950)

Sleep, in brief

Title: Sleep
Artist: Arthur Murch (1902–1989)
Artist born in: Sydney, Australia
Date: 1950
Where to see it: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Which museum holds Sleep?

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Sydney, Australia

Origins and History of the Gallery The Art Gallery of New South Wales was founded in 1872 as the New South Wales Academy of Art. This establishment focused on organizing annual exhibitions and providing a platform for emerging artists. The institution held its first public exhibition in 1874.

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Questions on Sleep, answered

Where can I see the original "Sleep" by Arthur Murch?

"Sleep" by Arthur Murch is on display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

When was "Sleep" made?

"Sleep" dates from 1950. The date places the work within Arthur Murch's career and its era.

Is "Sleep" by Arthur Murch in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "Sleep" is still protected by copyright.

Who created "Sleep"?

"Sleep" is attributed to Arthur Murch.

How old was Arthur Murch when creating "Sleep" in 1950?

Arthur Murch made "Sleep" at the age of 48. The artist was born in 1902 and the work is dated 1950.

What explains the copyright situation of "Sleep" by Arthur Murch?

"Sleep" by Arthur Murch is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1989.

Is "Sleep" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Arthur Murch was born in Australia, and the original "Sleep" is held in a museum in Australia.

About the artist, Arthur Murch

1902–1989, Australia

Arthur Murch

Early Life and Artistic Training Arthur Murch entered the world on 8 July 1902, in the suburb of Croydon within Sydney, New South Wales. His early years in Australia provided the foundation for a life dedicated to the visual arts, though his path was shaped by the guidance of those who saw his potential. It was through the influence of Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo that the young man first encountered the profound lessons of the French Post-Impressionists. Through these teachings, the works of Cézanne and Seurat began to inform his understanding of light and form, planting the seeds of a developing aesthetic.

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