Hans Heysen b. 8 October 1877

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
German-born, Adelaide-based painter. Probably more than any other artist, Hans Heysen changed the way Australia saw the gum tree, as for many, many years his eye was closely trained on the landscape of his beloved Adelaide Hills and Flinders Ranges.
Name
Hans Heysen
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
8 October 1877
Birth place
Hamburg, Germany
Death date
2 July 1968
Death place
Mt Barker, SA
Active Period
  • 1893 - 1968
Arrival
  • 1884 (Arrived Adelaide, SA)
Residence
  • 1934 Europe
  • 1907 New Zealand (3 month painting trip )
  • 1904 - 1968 South Australia
  • c.1899 - c.1903 Paris, France
  • 1884 - 1899 Adelaide, SA
  • 1877 - 1884 Germany
Training
  • c.1899 - c.1903 Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, France
  • c.1899 - c.1903 Colarossi's Academy, Paris, France
  • c.1899 - c.1903 Academie Julian, Paris, France
  • 1898 - 1899 Adelaide School of Design, Adelaide, SA
Cultural Heritage
  • German
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • National Gallery of Australia