Collection Item
Self-portrait c 1940s
Herbert Gallop was born in Gunning, New South Wales in 1890 and became an apprentice sign-writer before studying at the Sydney Art School under Julian Ashton. Gallop served in World War I with other young artists Adrian Feint, Norman Lloyd and HG Gibbons. In 1924, the four founded the Younger Group of Australian Artists.
Gallop’s works, many of which were landscapes painted around Sydney and throughout New South Wales, are characterised by exuberant colours from a broad palette. In this self-portrait, Gallop’s expression of measured calm is set against glimmers of light and colour filtering through from the window behind.
Collection Item Type:
Oil on canvas
Call Number:
ML 741
Published date:
c 1940s
On display:
Exhibition Galleries
Copyright Information:
Copyright status: In copyright - Life of artist plus 70 years
Display Location:
Exhibition Galleries
Historical Dates
Started
Saturday, 1 January 1910
Finished
Tuesday, 31 December 1957