Antonio Dattilo Rubbo, 1870 – 1955
Antonio Dattilo Rubbo's 2 Most Famous Paintings
Self portrait (1924) is the painting Antonio Dattilo Rubbo is best remembered for; it belongs to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. Our catalogue counts 2 works by Antonio Dattilo Rubbo. Here are the 2 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
- Born · died
- 1870 – 1955, Naples
- Works in our catalogue
- 2
- Most famous
- Self portrait (1924)
- Most works at
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
The ten best-loved paintings by Antonio Dattilo Rubbo
Where Antonio Dattilo Rubbo's canvases hang
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Antonio Dattilo Rubbo | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Sydney | 2 | Self portrait, Mlle Alice |
Antonio Dattilo Rubbo's most famous canvases, one year after another
Between 1924 and 1937, 14 years of Antonio Dattilo Rubbo's painting, shown year after year through its most famous canvases.
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1924
Ranked 1 of 2Self portrait
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1937
2 of 2Mlle Alice
Antonio Dattilo Rubbo's canvases, question by question
Which canvas is Antonio Dattilo Rubbo most remembered for?Read the answer
Self portrait (1924).
Self portrait: how old was Antonio Dattilo Rubbo when it was painted?Read the answer
Antonio Dattilo Rubbo, born in 1870, was 54 years old: Self portrait dates from 1924.
How many paintings did Antonio Dattilo Rubbo create?Read the answer
2 works by Antonio Dattilo Rubbo are in our catalogue, dated 1924 to 1937.
Where do Antonio Dattilo Rubbo's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer
Mostly in Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
Which famous Antonio Dattilo Rubbo canvas came first, and which came last?Read the answer
The earliest canvas here is Self portrait (1924); the latest is Mlle Alice (1937).
Which paintings by Antonio Dattilo Rubbo are held by the Art Gallery of New South Wales?Read the answer
The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney holds 2 of the works on this page, among them Self portrait and Mlle Alice.
Where can I buy a reproduction of a Antonio Dattilo Rubbo painting?Read the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Meet the painter: Antonio Dattilo Rubbo
The Neapolitan Roots of a New Vision
Naples provides the first scene. The Royal Academy of Fine Arts serves as the training ground where Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo refines his technical foundation. His early years are shaped by the classical rigor of Italian instruction, yet a restlessness begins to take hold. This is not a story of static tradition, but of movement across oceans.
The transition occurs in the early 20th century. Dattilo-Rubbo migrates to Australia, carrying with him the weight of European modernist ideas. He arrives in a landscape where the visual arts are on the cusp of a significant shift. The arrival of his perspective brings a direct connection to the post-impressionist currents flowing through Europe.
The Architect of Australian Modernism
The classroom becomes his most influential stage. Dattilo-Rubbo does not merely paint; he instructs, shaping the very direction of Australian art through various institutions. He teaches at the Royal Art Society and the Sydney Art School, but it is through his own schools that his influence spreads most deeply.
He acts as a catalyst for change. By embracing bold, progressive ideas, he pushes his students away from established norms. The impact of his teaching philosophy is visible in the work of a new generation:
His presence in Sydney marks a period where European modernism begins to take root in Australian soil. He provides the bridge between the old academy and the new, avant-garde spirit.