略歴

  • Art period: Modern
  • Top-ranked work: Suspense
  • Works on APS: 2
  • Born: 1879, Creswick, Australia
  • Lifespan: 90 years
  • Museums on APS: アートギャラリーオブニューサウスウェルス

The Prolific Life of Norman Lindsay

Norman Lindsay was a versatile Australian artist, etcher, sculptor, writer, art critic, novelist, cartoonist, caricaturist, and author. Born in Creswick, Australia, he was a member of a large family, the fifth of ten children. His creative energy was immense, often working through a rigorous daily routine that included producing watercolours before breakfast, etching in his studio until late afternoon, working on concrete sculptures in his garden, and writing chapters for his novels in the evenings. Beyond his visual arts, he was a vocal nationalist and a regular artist for The Bulletin. He also demonstrated a talent for model ship building, sometimes melting down lead casings from oil paint tubes to create figures for his models.

Artistic Output and Literary Works

Lindsay's vast body of work spanned multiple media, including pen drawing, etching, watercolour, oil, and sculptures in concrete and bronze. His literary contributions were equally diverse, ranging from the classic children's book The Magic Pudding to controversial novels such as Redheap and Age of Consent. His artistic style often featured:

His work was frequently the subject of debate, with some critics labeling it "salacious" or "degenerate," while others praised the vitality of his figures. His legacy is preserved in the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum, located at his former home in the Blue Mountains.

アーティストへのQ&A

Norman Lindsayは、どの時代に活動していましたか?

Norman LindsayはModernに活動していました。この時代背景は、その画家の足跡を歴史の中に位置づけるものです。

Norman Lindsayが描いたすべての主題を一覧で確認することはできますか?

Norman Lindsayの主題別アーカイブでは、作品を主題ごとに分類してご覧いただけます。

Norman Lindsayの作品を技法別にまとめて閲覧できる場所はどこですか?

技法別一覧では、Norman Lindsayの作品を技法別にまとめています。

アート・クイズ

各質問の正解は1つのみです。

設問 1:
In which Australian city was Norman Lindsay born?
設問 2:
Which work by Norman Lindsay is considered a classic of Australian children's literature?
設問 3:
What was the name of the 1938 novel by Lindsay that was banned in Australia until 1962?
設問 4:
Which newspaper did Lindsay work for for fifty years?
設問 5:
What was the profession of Norman Lindsay's father, Robert Charles William Alexander Lindsay?