Jeffrey Smart
Jeffrey Smart (born July 26, 1921 in Adelaide , † June 20, 2013 in Montevarchi ) was an Australian artist . Smart originally wanted to be an architect before turning to painting. Piero della Francesca and Cézanne were early influences for him . Between 1937 and 1941 he studied with Ivor Hele , in 1949 he moved to Paris, where he studied with Fernand Léger . From 1964 Smart lived in Italy. A comprehensive retrospective was dedicated to him in 1999/2000.
supporting documents
- ^ Australian Art Gallery , viewed March 17, 2010
- ^ Grove Dictionary of Art , accessed March 17, 2010
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| SURNAME | Smart, Jeffrey |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 26, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Adelaide (Australia) |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 20, 2013 |
| Place of death | Montevarchi (Italy) |