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modernised classical traditions, imaging national life, inter-war period vision, sydney artist practice, leisure and relaxation

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Notable elements: Men playing volleyball, beach scene
Year: 1940
Medium: Oil on canvas
Artistic style: Modernised classical traditions
Artist: Matthew Charles Meere
Dimensions: 108 x 138 cm

Beschrijving kunstwerk

Meere was one of a group of Sydney artists whose work modernised classical artistic traditions as a means of imaging national life during the inter-war period. The epitome of his vision by the late 1930s is

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early life and education

matthew charles meere, a prominent english-born artist, was born in 1890 in the united kingdom. his formative years were marked by an innate passion for art, leading him to pursue higher education in both england and france. this cosmopolitan approach to his artistic development would later influence his unique style.

war service and relocation

meere's life took a significant turn when he served in world war i. upon completion of his service, he made the decision to settle in australia in 1932, a move that would have a profound impact on his career.

artistic achievements

meere's sydney art practice flourished, with him working as a commercial artist and teaching life classes to notable students like freda robertshaw.
he achieved considerable artistic and commercial success, notably winning the sulman prize in 1938 with his piece atalanta's eclipse, a neo-classical interpretation of the greek myth.
one of his most celebrated works, australian beach pattern (1938–40), has been subject to various interpretations, including as a celebration of australian beach culture or a nuanced reflection of australia's unpreparedness for world war ii.

legacy and notable mentions

- **inclusion in the 2000 summer olympics program**: his work was among the quintessential australian images chosen for the opening ceremony. - **exhibition at london's national gallery in 2013**: a major exhibition of australian art featured his works.

personal life and later years

meere's life post-war saw him establish a successful career in australia. his legacy extends beyond his own work, with his grandson also becoming a painter of note, based in sydney and inspired by global travels.

**note:** this biography is based on information available up to 2022 and may not reflect updates or new discoveries post-2022.

matthew charles meere

1890 - 1961 , United Kingdom

Belangrijkste feiten

Artistic Movement Or Style: Post-Impressionism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Fauves
- Expressionism
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Jean-François Millet
- Charles Bargue
Date Of Birth: March 30, 1853
Date Of Death: July 29, 1890
Full Name: Vincent Willem van Gogh
Nationality: Dutch
Notable Artworks:
- Sunflowers
- Bedroom in Arles
- Starry Night
- Wheatfield with Crows
Place Of Birth: Ghent, Belgium

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