Student Artwork Guide
Copyright This work is in the public domain. George Washington Thomas Lambert died in 1930; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 2000.
In context
Self portrait — George Washington Thomas Lambert
The original measures 46 × 37 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.
Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 57 at death.
Painted when the artist was 28. The artist lived to 57. 0 of the 10 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.
Shaded: the lifetime of George Washington Thomas Lambert (1873–1930) ▲ this work, 1901 every dated painting, decade by decade
First works: up to 1920 Main working years: 1920–1927 Late works: from 1927
Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them
Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.
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Measured from the image
Main colour
Walnut #864b23
Catalogued palette
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The ten leading countries
Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.
Together these works take 70.1% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 114 works by this artist, of which 29 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month
Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.
Artist and museum
Born in Saint Petersburg, Russia
george washington thomas lambert, a posthumous son of george washington lambert from baltimore, maryland, was born in 1873 in st. petersburg, russia. this australian artist, known for his captivating portrait paintings and war art during the first world war, left an indelible mark on the art world.
lambert's artistic journey began with exhibiting his works at the society of artists, sydney in 1894. his notable contributions include:
lambert's war art: as an official war artist attached to the australian imperial force from 1917 to 1920, he created numerous sketches and paintings in palestine and gallipoli.
portrait painting: his portrait works are a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of his subjects.
lambert's legacy extends beyond his own work, with his son maurice lambert, a noted sculptor and associate of the royal academy. his influence can be seen in various australian art pieces, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage.
* [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/george-washington-thomas-lambert](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/george-washington-thomas-lambert) - explore lambert's artworks on AllPaintingsStore. * [https://wikipedia.org](http://wikipedia.org) - delve into the world of art and its history with wikipedia.
las meninas or the family of philip iv by diego velazquez, a masterpiece showcasing the artist's skill in capturing royalty.
the third of may, 1808 the execution by francisco de goya, reflecting the turmoil of war through art.
george washington thomas lambert's life, though marked by posthumous birth and a relatively short span, has left an enduring impact on australian art. his legacy, intertwined with the country's war history and the artistic community, continues to inspire. as we reflect on his life and works, we are reminded of the profound influence one individual can have on the world of art.
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discover more about australian art and its history on [https://wikipedia.org](http://wikipedia.org)
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Look closely
Self portrait — George Washington Thomas Lambert
Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.
Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.
The colors in "Self portrait" by George Washington Thomas Lambert have a monochromatic intensity.
George Washington Thomas Lambert made "Self portrait" at the age of 28. The artist was born in 1873 and the work is dated 1901.
George Washington Thomas Lambert is also known as George W. Lambert, George Washington Lambert.