John Russell b. 16 June 1858

Also known as John Peter Russell
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter John Peter Russell spent three decades living and working in Europe where Vincent Van Gogh was a fellow student in Paris. With his extensive knowledge of colours and their properties, Russell encouraged Henri Matisse to exchange his earthy Flemish palette for intense, pure colours. For several summers he was also the painting companion of Claude Monet. Russell returned permanently to Australia in 1921.
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John Russell: Australia's French Impressionist
Date
21 July 2018 - 11 November 2018
Place
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
Description

A comprehensive survey of Russell’s work, placing it in context with art by Auguste Rodin, Tom Roberts, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse.

Tags
French Impressionism, Australian in France, artists friendships

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