Landscape 1903
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This artwork is part of the VAS Collection
John Mather was born in Scotland and studied art at the Royal Institute of Fine Arts Glasgow before migrating to Australia in 1878. He was a skilful and prolific etcher although better known as a landscape painter who also worked with oils and watercolour. Mather was a foundation Member of the Victorian Artists Society serving as its President from 1893 to 1900, 1906 to 1908 and in 1911. He conducted art classes and frequently lectured at artists’ camps at Eaglemont John Mather was appointed a trustee of the NGV in 1892 and a member of the Felton Bequest Committee in 1905.
Acknowledgment of traditional owners.
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