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      1836 - 1914

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      • Works on this site: 7
      • Born: 1836, Hobart, Australia
      • Top-ranked work: Mount Olympus, Lake St Clair, Tasmania, the source ...
      • Copyright status: Public domain
      • Top 3 works:
        • Mount Olympus, Lake St Clair, Tasmania, the source ...
        • An Australian mangrove, ebb tide
        • The Upper Nepean
      • Nationality: Australia
      • Museums on this site:
        • Art Gallery of New South Wales
        • Art Gallery of South Australia

      The Life and Landscapes of William Piguenit

      Born in Hobart, Australia, William Piguenit was the son of Frederick Le Geyt Piguenit and Mary Ann. His early artistic influences were shaped by his mother, who taught drawing, music, and French. In 1850, he began a career as a draftsman with the Tasmanian Lands & Survey Department, contributing lithographic illustrations for the Geological Survey of Tasmania. After receiving a painting purchase from Sir James Agnew, the Premier of Tasmania, he eventually left public service in 1873 to focus entirely on painting. His work often captured the landscapes of western Tasmania, which were purchased by the Tasmanian government under a special act of parliament.

      Artistic Career and Legacy

      After moving to New South Wales in 1880, Piguenit focused on subjects such as the Nepean, Darling, and Hawkesbury Rivers, as well as the Lane Cove River. He was a founder of the Art Society of New South Wales and his work was exhibited in London and Paris during visits to Europe in 1898 and 1900. His notable works include:

      Piguenit died at his home, "Saintonge," in the Sydney suburb of Hunters Hill. His works are held in various collections, including the National Gallery of Australia and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

      Pytania i odpowiedzi

      Jakie nastroje wyrażają dzieła William Piguenit?

      Prace William Piguenit można przeglądać według nastroju na stronie Sztuka według nastroju, która grupuje dzieła artysty według ich przypisanego nastroju.

      Jak znaleźć dzieła William Piguenit o konkretnej tematyce?

      Dzieła artysty William Piguenit można przeglądać według słów kluczowych na stronie Według słów kluczowych. Każde słowo kluczowe grupuje powiązane ze sobą dzieła.

      Czy mogę przeanalizować sposób użycia koloru przez William Piguenit we wszystkich jego/jej dziełach?

      Sposób wykorzystania koloru przez William Piguenit w pracach wymienionych na niniejsza strona można przestudiować na stronie Genom Palety artysty.

      Czy istnieje zestawienie wszystkich tematów, które malował William Piguenit?

      Atlas tematów artysty William Piguenit to strona, która grupuje dzieła artysty według ich tematyki.

      Mały quiz

      Do każdego pytania dotyczy tylko jedna poprawna odpowiedź.

      Pytanie 1:
      In which Australian city was William Piguenit born?
      Pytanie 2:
      What was Piguenit's occupation before he left public service to devote himself to painting in 1873?
      Pytanie 3:
      Which prize did Piguenit win in 1901 for his work 'Thunder storm on the Darling'?
      Pytanie 4:
      Which river was a subject of Piguenit's paintings after he moved to New South Wales?
      Pytanie 5:
      Who was Piguenit's first artistic influence?