Painting People

Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1965. Directed by Tim Burstall. Acclaimed Australian artists Clifton Pugh, William Dargie, William Dobell, Russell Drysdale, Jon Molvig and Andrew Sibley discuss their approach to portraiture, providing an insight into the unique challenges that face a portrait painter. Through examples of their work and the work of other eminent painters such as Augustus Earle, Sir John Longstaff, George Lambert and Max Meldrum, a study is made of Australian portraiture from early colonial days until the 1960s. The film also looks at the establishment of the Archibald Prize and the National Gallery School in Melbourne. There is insight too into the subjects of portraits, with painter Margaret Olley appearing in the film as a sitter for a portrait and Clifton Pugh reflecting on the difficulties facing his wife Marlene as a painter and mother.
See a production still from this film here: www.flickr.com/photos/nfsa/86...

[@dibujosinlimitesmp]

I miss this quality level of art documentary

[@nagolhayze9366]

What a brilliant open window into creativity, of its time, and yet timeless.

[@user-wr1hv7to4w]

very nice masterpiece painting!

[@ClariceAust]

A real treat to be able to see interviews of these great Australian artists, now that I've become interested in fine art and painting as a hobby in my 60's.

[@BardiaSaeedi]

How's the painting coming along

[@ClariceAust]

@@BardiaSaeedi Oh, quite nicely thank you. I painted some bottle trees in watercolour the other day; they look nicely surreal. 'Attended my first portrait painting group this month also. Much to learn, but very pleasurable.

[@nickfanzo]

Great information on these painters.

[@ItsAllAboutContext]

Wow, important history there, thanks.

[@desireeprinsloo428]

Brilliant.

[@bigjohnknew]

Dobell didn’t mention his acute ability to work from memory. This along with his technical mastery is what separates him as Australia’s only real ‘old master’ Also John Brack cameo 25:06

[@internezzo]

A proper documentary.

[@arcturusgold8858]

Painting ones wife has a high chance of ending in the Divorce courts........

[@sebastianmelmoth685]

I hate his work with a deep passion. Sorry.

[@banjopete]

Sebastian Melmoth ,how deep?

[@tacoman3937]

Nobody asked

[@atlantic_love]

Hate? Art? You are not an authority on judging a painter's work, if you can't come up with better terminology to describe your dislike for work.