Portrait of Frank Hinder

The 43 Most Famous Frank Hinder Paintings, Each One of a Kind

Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 43 works by Frank Hinder in our catalogue

In short

Painting (1946) is the Frank Hinder painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. After it, the eye goes to Jerry (1945) and Jerry (1945). Among the 43 works of Frank Hinder in our catalog, these 43 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.

1906 – 1992, Summer Hill Modernism Most works: Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest

Top 10 paintings by Frank Hinder, through the gallery's eye

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Jerry (1945) by Frank Hinder

Jerry

In the delicate lines of "Jerry," created in 1945 by the Australian modernist pioneer Francis Henry Critchley Hinder, we are invited into a sanctuary of profound stillness. This intimate work serves as more than just a portrait; it is a window into a specific, fleeting moment of post-World War II domesticity. The subject, captured in a state of contemplative repose, sits with legs crossed, lost in the pages of a…

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Jerry (1945) by Frank Hinder

Jerry

In the quiet, graphite-etched pages of 1945, Frank Hinder captures a moment of profound human connection that transcends the boundaries of mere sketching. The artwork, titled Jerry, serves as an intimate window into a specific era of Australian modernism, specifically the close-knit social fabric surrounding the Lewers household in the post-World War II period. This piece is not merely a study of faces; it is a poignant document of friendship…

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Jerry (1945) by Frank Hinder

Jerry

In the quiet, charcoal-etched moments of 1945, Frank Hinder captured something far more profound than mere likeness; he captured the very breath of a generation transitioning from the shadows of global conflict into a new era of contemplative peace. Jerry is not simply a portrait, but a soulful window into the private world of the Australian modernist circle. Through these two delicate pencil sketches, Hinder invites us to witness a…

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Jerry (1946) by Frank Hinder

Jerry

In the quiet, evocative strokes of "Jerry," created in 1946 by the Australian modernist pioneer Francis Henry Critchley Hinder, we are invited into a private sanctuary of rest. This delicate work serves as more than just a portrait; it is a profound window into the domestic intimacy of the post-World War II era. The composition centers on a man—likely the artist's close friend Gerald Lewers—captured in a moment of profound…

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Jerry (1945) by Frank Hinder

Jerry

In the quiet, charcoal-smudged shadows of 1945, a profound moment of stillness was captured by one of Australia's most significant modernist pioneers. Frank Hinder, an artist whose career would eventually bridge the gap between early abstraction and the explosive energy of Abstract Expressionism, turned his gaze inward during the post-war era. His work Jerry is not merely a sketch; it is a soulful window into a private world. The piece…

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Window (1956) by Frank Hinder

Window

In 1956, Francis Henry Critchley Hinder produced Window, a work that marks a significant moment in the Australian modernist movement. Born on June 26, 1906, in Summer Hill, Australia, the artist moved toward the profound depths of abstraction during the mid-twentieth century. This painting functions as a complex exploration of space, light, and geometry. It seeks to map the unseen forces of the universe through a structured arrangement of forms.

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Alan R (1945) by Frank Hinder

Alan R

In the quiet, monochromatic depths of Alan R, we find ourselves transported to a post-World War II era where the boundaries between art and life were beautifully blurred. Created in 1945 by the visionary Australian artist Francis Henry Critchley Hinder, this evocative drawing serves as more than just a portrait; it is a window into a specific, soulful moment of repose. The subject, captured with profound sensitivity, sits grounded upon…

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Bomber crash (1943) by Frank Hinder

Bomber crash

1943 · Tempera · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

In the heart of 1943, amidst the global upheaval of World War II, Francis Henry Critchley Hinder captured a moment of terrifying kinetic energy in his masterpiece, Bomber Crash. This painting is not merely a depiction of a mechanical failure; it is a profound study of impact and destruction. The viewer is thrust into the immediate aftermath of a catastrophe, witnessing a bomber plane as it makes violent contact with…

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Figure Study - Darani, Tanya, Enid, Margel and Mrs Plate (1945) by Frank Hinder

Figure Study - Darani, Tanya, Enid, Margel and Mrs Plate

In the delicate lines of Figure Study - Darani, Tanya, Enid, Margel and Mrs Plate, we are invited into an intimate sanctuary of post-war Australian life. Created in 1945 by the visionary Francis Henry Critchly Hinder, this work serves as much more than a mere sketch; it is a profound temporal window into a close-knit circle of intellectuals and artists. The scene captures five individuals gathered around a table, their…

Frank Hinder's famous paintings, numbers 11 to 43

11Jerry with Woman (1945) by Frank HinderJerry with Woman1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 12Jerry Carving Bowl (1945) by Frank HinderJerry Carving Bowl1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 13Margo, Jerry (1945) by Frank HinderMargo, Jerry1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 14Crossing, Penrith, Emu Plains (1938) by Frank HinderCrossing, Penrith, Emu Plains1938 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 15Tram kaleidoscope (1948) by Frank HinderTram kaleidoscope1948 · Art Gallery of New South Wales 16Construction (1957) by Frank HinderConstruction1957 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 17Untitled (1945) by Frank HinderUntitled1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 18Lewers (1944) by Frank HinderLewers1944 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 19The Master … Penrith (1945) by Frank HinderThe Master … Penrith1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 20Noel, Jerry and Margo, Emu Plains (1945) by Frank HinderNoel, Jerry and Margo, Emu Plains1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 21untitled (1945) by Frank Hinderuntitled1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 22Jerry - Now Look (1946) by Frank HinderJerry - Now Look1946 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 23[untitled] (1945) by Frank Hinder[untitled]1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 24Aircraft shadow from searchlight (1945) by Frank HinderAircraft shadow from searchlight1945 · Art Gallery of New South Wales 25Abstract painting (1951) by Frank HinderAbstract painting1951 · Art Gallery of New South Wales 26Jerry (1945) by Frank HinderJerry1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 27Jerry, Margel, Margo and Noel (1945) by Frank HinderJerry, Margel, Margo and Noel1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 28Jerry L (1945) by Frank HinderJerry L1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 29Jerry (1945) by Frank HinderJerry1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 30Jerry (1945) by Frank HinderJerry1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 31Margo, Jerry and Margel, Emu Plains (1945) by Frank HinderMargo, Jerry and Margel, Emu Plains1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 32Jerry (1946) by Frank HinderJerry1946 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 33Jerry (1945) by Frank HinderJerry1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 34Margo, Jerry and Margel (1945) by Frank HinderMargo, Jerry and Margel1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 35Darani Lewers (1945) by Frank HinderDarani Lewers1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 36Back of Lewers, Emu Plains by Frank HinderBack of Lewers, Emu PlainsPenrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 37untitled (1945) by Frank Hinderuntitled1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 38Untitled (1945) by Frank HinderUntitled1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 39Lewers at Work (1945) by Frank HinderLewers at Work1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 40Jerry Resting (1945) by Frank HinderJerry Resting1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 41J Lewers (1945) by Frank HinderJ Lewers1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 42Emu Plains (1945) by Frank HinderEmu Plains1945 · Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest 43Emu Plains by Frank HinderEmu PlainsPenrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest

Frank Hinder's famous paintings, period by period

The subjects that held Frank Hinder's eye

The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.

The museums that keep Frank Hinder's originals

The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Frank Hinder Paintings from this list
Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest, Emu PlainsPenrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest Emu Plains 38 Jerry, Jerry, Jerry
Art Gallery of New South Wales, SydneyArt Gallery of New South Wales Sydney 5 Painting, Bomber crash, Tram kaleidoscope

Frank Hinder across the decades: one unique original for each

Works per decade

Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.

Frank Hinder's paintings: questions for the gallery

What is the single most famous work of Frank Hinder?Reveal the answer

Painting (1946), Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. Jerry (1945) and Jerry (1945) come next.

At what age did Frank Hinder create Painting?Reveal the answer

40 years old: Painting dates from 1946, and Frank Hinder was born in 1906.

Which ten paintings by Frank Hinder are the most famous?Reveal the answer

Painting, Jerry, Jerry, Jerry, Jerry, Jerry, Window, Alan R, Bomber crash and Figure Study - Darani, Tanya, Enid, Margel and Mrs Plate. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.

How many works by Frank Hinder are known?Reveal the answer

Our catalog holds 43 works by Frank Hinder, dated from 1938 to 1957.

Where can the most famous Frank Hinder originals be seen?Reveal the answer

Mostly in Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest (Emu Plains) and Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney). The museum table above lists them all.

During which period did Frank Hinder create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer

In 1940s: 37 of the 43 works on this page were made then, Painting among them.

Which famous Frank Hinder painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer

On this page, the earliest is Crossing, Penrith, Emu Plains (1938) and the latest Construction (1957).

What subjects did Frank Hinder favour?Reveal the answer

Portrait (19), Black and white (11) and People (7), across the 43 works on this page.

What materials did Frank Hinder paint with most?Reveal the answer

Drawing, for 26 of the 43 works on this page.

Which movement does the work of Frank Hinder belong to?Reveal the answer

Modernism and Abstract expressionism, judging by the originals on this page.

What Frank Hinder originals can I see at the Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest?Reveal the answer

Jerry, Jerry and Jerry: the Penrith Regional Gallery - Home of the Lewers Bequest, Emu Plains holds 38 of the works on this page.

Frank Hinder: a portrait of the artist

early life and career

francis henry critchley hinder, an australian painter, sculptor, and art teacher, was born on june 26, 1906, in summer hill, australia. his artistic journey began with training at the julian ashton art school in sydney. this foundation would later influence his contributions to modernist sculpture and painting.

contributions to modernism

hinder's most notable contributions include his camouflage designs during world war ii, which not only showcased his artistic versatility but also played a crucial role in the war effort. as a founding member of the contemporary art society in sydney, hinder was at the forefront of australia's modern art movement.

notable works and exhibitions

* **camouflage designs (1940s)**: a collection of his wartime designs can be found in the australian war memorial's archives. * **sculpture and painting exhibitions**: numerous exhibitions at the art gallery of new south wales feature hinder's works, showcasing his evolving style.

legacy and influence

  • modernist sculpture: hinder's work in this area is considered a benchmark for australian modernism.
  • art education: as an art teacher, he influenced generations of artists, shaping the country's artistic landscape.

references and further reading

* for more on hinder's contributions to modernist sculpture and painting, visit francis henry critchley hinder | OriginalUniqueArt * explore the contemporary art society's archives for a deeper understanding of his role in australian modernism: art movements 2/2 | OriginalUniqueArt

conclusion

francis henry critchley hinder's legacy as a pioneer of australian modernism is undeniable. his contributions to camouflage design, modernist sculpture, and painting, coupled with his influence on art education, have left an indelible mark on the country's artistic history.