Place: London
Born: 1862
Death: 1906
Biography:
Tudor St George Tucker was an English painter who spent a significant part of his life in Australia. Born on April 28, 1862, in London, United Kingdom, Tucker was known for his landscapes and portraits of women. He died on December 21, 1906, in London, due to tuberculosis.
Tucker's family did not support his decision to become an artist. Despite this, he chose to pursue a career in art and studied at the National Gallery School from 1883 to 1887 under George Frederick Folingsby. He won several prizes for drawing during his time at the school.
Tucker returned to Europe in 1887, where he joined his friend E. Phillips Fox at the Académie Julian and later at the École des Beaux Arts, Paris. He won a gold medal for his work and became a regular visitor to the Etaples art colony. His debut exhibition at the Salon came in 1891. Tucker's work can be found in several museums, including the National Gallery of Victoria and the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. He also ran the Melbourne School of Art with E. Phillips Fox from 1893 to 1899. Notable works by Tucker include his landscapes and portraits of women, which are considered some of the best examples of his skill as a painter. His work can be seen on Wikioo.org, where his paintings are available for viewing.
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