| Birth Day | July 28, 1902 |
| Birth Place | Australia |
| Albert Namatjira age | 118 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Aug 8, 1959 (age 57) |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Albert Namatjira, widely acclaimed as a prominent painter in Australia, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.3 million in the year 2024. Not only celebrated for his artistic talent, but Namatjira is also remembered as one of the first Indigenous artists to gain recognition in the Western art scene. His distinctive watercolor landscapes depicting the Australian outback captivated audiences across the globe, earning him considerable fame and financial success. Despite facing numerous challenges and discrimination throughout his life, Albert Namatjira's artistic contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of art, solidifying his place as an icon in Australian art history.
Aboriginal Artist who pioneered contemporary Indigenous Australian art. He was well-known for his watercolors, which depicted the landscape of the Australian Outback.
He worked as a camel driver following being ostracized by his people. This afforded him the opportunity to see most of the Central Australian regions that would become the subject of many paintings.
His artwork included Central Australian Landscape and Flowering Shrubs.
His name was changed from Elea to Alber after his parents converted to Christianity. He was raised on a mission in Hermannsburg. He broke the law of his people by marrying his lover Rubina, who was a member of the "wrong skin group," defying the sensitivity of racial issues in the area.
He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal in 1953.
