Ernest William Buckmaster - Artist Info

About Ernest William Buckmaster

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    Ernest William Buckmaster (1897–1968) was an Australian artist born in Victoria. He won the Archibald Prize* in 1932 with a portrait of Sir William Irvine. He also served as an Australian war artist during World War II.

    Buckmaster was born in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn on 3 July 1897. He was the eldest son of Harry Amos Buckmaster, straw-hat manufacturer, and his wife Letitia Martha née' Chandler. He attended a state primary school at Box Hill where he showed drawing skills at an early age.

    Buckmaster was apprenticed to a signwriter in 1913. His poor physique made him unsuitable for service in World War I. His employer, an amateur painter, suggested he undertake art training.

    Buckmaster studied at the Natio...

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