Table of Contents
- 1 How many females have won Archibald?
- 2 Who won the Archibald 2021?
- 3 Who is Archibald Prize named after?
- 4 How many finalists are in the Archibald Prize?
- 5 What does the Archibald Prize winner receive?
- 6 Why did JF Archibald change his name?
- 7 Who was the first woman to win the Archibald Prize?
- 8 How is the Archibald Prize awarded in Australia?
How many females have won Archibald?
Only 10 women have won the Archibald in its 100 years, including Sydney artists Wendy Sharpe’s 1996 self-portrait. She has also won the Sulman Prize, The Portia Geach Memorial Award (twice), been a finalist in The Sulman Prize twelve times, and The Archibald Prize six times.
Who won the Archibald 2021?
artist Peter Wegner
Archibald Prize 2021: Winner This painting by artist Peter Wegner, Portrait of Guy Warren at 100, has won the 2021 Archibald Prize. A six-time Archibald Prize finalist, Wegner was emotional when he was told the news. “This is an unbelievable moment in my life.
Who won the Archibald Prize in 1980?
List of winners
| Year | No. of Finalists | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 39 | Brett Whiteley |
| 1979 | 35 | Wes Walters |
| 1980 | No Award | |
| 1981 | 24 | Eric Smith |
Who has won the Archibald Prize?
| Archibald Prize | |
|---|---|
| Reward(s) | AU$100,000 |
| First awarded | 1921 (Desbrowe Annear) |
| Currently held by | Vincent Namatjira for Stand Strong for Who You Are |
| Most awards | Sir William Dargie (8) |
Who is Archibald Prize named after?
Jules François Archibald
| J. F. Archibald | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Jules François Archibald; Archie |
| Occupation | Accountant; Journalist; Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Bequest to enable establishment of the Archibald Prize |
| Notable work | The Bulletin The Lone Hand |
How many finalists are in the Archibald Prize?
Keep scrolling to see all 52 deserving finalists of the 2021 Archibald Prize.
Who won the first Archibald Prize?
W.B. McInnes
W.B. McInnes’ portrait of Desbrowe Annear (1865–1933) is significant as winner of the first Archibald Prize in 1921.
What is JF archibalds full name?
John Feltham Archibald
He was also the founder and namesake of the annual Archibald Prize art award….
| J. F. Archibald | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Feltham Archibald14 January 1856 Kildare, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 10 September 1919 (aged 63) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Resting place | Waverley Cemetery |
| Monuments | Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park, Sydney |
What does the Archibald Prize winner receive?
$100,000
The winner of the Archibald Prize receives payment of $100,000.
Why did JF Archibald change his name?
Biography. Born to an Irish Catholic family in Kildare, now known as Geelong West, Victoria, he was baptised John Feltham Archibald, but changed his forenames in later life “when he became an enthusiast in everything French”.
Who started Archibald Prize?
A journalist and founder of the Bulletin magazine, Jules François Archibald (1856-1919) established the Archibald Prize with a bequest in his will. Archibald was a trustee of the Art Gallery of NSW from 1915, and in 1919 the Gallery commissioned Florence Rodway to paint a portrait in oil of the ailing man.
Who is Archibald Prise named after?
| J. F. Archibald | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Jules François Archibald; Archie |
| Occupation | Accountant; Journalist; Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Bequest to enable establishment of the Archibald Prize |
| Notable work | The Bulletin The Lone Hand |
Who was the first woman to win the Archibald Prize?
In 2018, Yvette Coppersmith became the 10th woman to win the Archibald Prize since it was established in 1921. Nora Heysen was the first woman to win, at age 27 in 1938; she remains the youngest winner. Judy Cassab and Del Kathryn Baron have each won it twice. It was Coppersmith’s fifth time as an Archibald finalist.
How is the Archibald Prize awarded in Australia?
It is administered by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and awarded for “the best portrait, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in Art, Letters, Science or Politics, painted by an artist resident in Australia during the twelve months preceding the date fixed by the trustees for sending in the pictures.”
Who was the winner of the Archibald Prize in 1926?
The portrait was purchased by the Art Gallery of South Australia in 1930 and is on public display at the AGSA. ^ Winner: Archibald Prize 1926, Art Gallery of NSW. Annie Murdoch was wife of Patrick John Murdoch, mother of Keith, grandmother of Rupert.
Who was the head packer for the Archibald Prize?
In 2002, head packer Steve Peters singled out a painting of himself by Dave Machin as a possible winner for the Packing Room Prize. It did not win, but it was hung outside the Archibald exhibition. Following that, portraits of the head packer were no longer allowed.