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Dr Eric Westbrook, Cb

Early Life and Artistic Foundations Dr. Eric Westbrook (1915–2005) was a figure of remarkable breadth, seamlessly transitioning between the roles of artist, curator, and director, leaving an indelible mark on both British and Australian art landscapes. Born in Peckham, South-East London, his early life was steeped in artistic exposure—a fortunate consequence of his father’s textile business travels across Europe. While his father condu

cted business, young Eric found himself captivated by the museums he accompanied him to, experiences that ignited a lifelong passion for visual culture and galleries. Westbrook's formal training began at several London art schools – Battersea, Clapham, and Westminster School of Art—where he studied painting under influential figures like Walter Sickert and Mark Gertler. He supplemented his education by working as a telephone operator,…