Watercolours by Hermannsburg artists, NT, Australia

Hermannsburg is a small Aboriginal community located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The community is famous for its rich history of watercolour painting and ceramic art, which has been passed down through generations of Aboriginal artists.

The tradition of watercolour painting at Hermannsburg began in the late 1800s, when Lutheran missionaries introduced the medium to the local Aboriginal people. The missionaries encouraged the Aboriginal people to use watercolours to document their culture and way of life, and the resulting artworks were exhibited in galleries across Australia and Europe.

One of the most famous watercolour artists to emerge from Hermannsburg is Albert Namatjira, who was born in the community in 1902. Namatjira's landscapes and portraits of local people were widely celebrated for their unique style and beauty, and he became the first Aboriginal artist to gain widespread recognition in Australia and overseas. Today, his works are highly sought after more... by collectors and are considered some of the most important examples of Australian art.

In addition to watercolour painting, Hermannsburg is also known for its tradition of ceramic art. In the 1970s, the community began producing pottery using traditional techniques, and the resulting works were sold at galleries and exhibitions across Australia. The pottery was made using local clay and decorated with intricate designs inspired by Aboriginal culture and art.

Today, the watercolour painting and ceramic art traditions at Hermannsburg continue to thrive, with many local artists continuing to create works that are celebrated around the world. The community is home to several galleries and cultural centres where visitors can learn more about these rich artistic traditions and see works by some of the most talented Aboriginal artists in Australia.

For a fuller last of the prices of art and ceramics produced at Hermannsburg and sold at auction please visit our associated site, Australian Art Sales Digest (www.aasd.com.au) which is searchable by artist. less...