1891 - 1973

A Life in Art and Education

Adelaide Perry was an influential Australian artist, printmaker, and respected art teacher. Born in Beechworth, Australia, she moved to New Zealand as a child before returning to Melbourne to attend the National Gallery of Victoria Art School. Her formal training was shaped by students of Bernard Hall and Frederick McCubbin. In 1921, she was awarded the National Gallery of Victoria Travelling Scholarship, which allowed her to spend four years in London at the Royal Academy. During her time in London, she met and was influenced by Charles Sims, Gerald Kelly, and Ernest Jackson. Her artistic journey also took her to Paris, where she exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francais.

Perry was a significant figure in the Sydney art scene, particularly through her work with relief prints. She was among those credited with promoting the use of linocuts in Australia, utilizing the medium to create works characterized by distinctive black lines and simplified forms. Her subject matter often included the coastal environment and the harbour. Beyond her own practice, she was a dedicated educator, establishing the Adelaide Perry School of Drawing and Painting in Sydney and later teaching at the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Croydon.

Exhibitions and Legacy

Throughout her career, Perry exhibited widely, from 1925 to 1955. She was a member of the Society of Artists and a foundation member of the Australian Academy of Art. Her work was showcased alongside many established artists, including Julian Ashton, Donald Friend, William Dobell, and Margaret Preston. In the 1930s, she was commended for her portraits of Mary Gilmore and Basil Burdett.

Her artistic contributions have been recognized through various exhibitions and honors, including:

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In which city was Adelaide Perry born?
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Which technique did Perry help promote in the 1920s?
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Where did Perry spend four years studying at the Royal Academy?
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Which organization was Perry a foundation member of in 1937?
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What was the name of the exhibition held at the Drill Hall Gallery in 1995?