Arthur Baker-Clack
Australian-born British painter
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Arthur Baker–Clack (10 January 1877 – 1955) was an Australian-born painter in the impressionist school. He was at the art colony at Étaples, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France from 1910, and continued to live in the region during World War I and after.
Arthur Baker-Clack | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arthur Baker Clack 10 January 1877 |
| Died | 1955 (aged 77–78) Folkestone, Kent, England |
| Education | Way College, Wayville, South Australia |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Style | Impressionism |
| Spouse | Edith Mary nee Baker (1871– 29 April 1960 Hythe, Kent) |
| Parent(s) | Noah Clack (18371904) and Harriet nee Baker (1836–1901) |
Early life and education
Arthur Baker Clack was born at Booleroo in South Australia on 10 January 1877.[2]
He studied art at James Ashton's Art Academy, in Adelaide and at Way College, Wayville, South Australia (1899–1900).[1]
He also trained in London and Paris and with Rupert Bunny at Étaples.[3]
Career
Baker-Clack was a tutor at Conmurra Station, Kingston SE, South Australia.[4]
He worked as a journalist at The Register before moving to the Perth Morning Herald covering the Western Australian goldfields.[1]
He exhibited in Paris,[5] London[6][7] and Australia[3] and was a jury member for the Salon d'Automne and of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He was also chairman of the Folkestone Art Society.[8]
Personal
He lived in Étaples with his wife, Edith, however their house was destroyed during World War I. After the war they built a residence at Etaples, 'Bendlebi'.[9] Edith had been his nurse during a period of illness.[1]
Baker-Clack died at Folkestone, England in 1955.[2]
