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George W. Lambert (1873–1930)

How George W. Lambert connects to Ambrose Patterson, and where to read and see more.

George Washington Lambert (1873–1930) was a prominent Australian artist known for his portraiture, 'puzzle pictures', and his work as an official war artist during World War I. He trained in Melbourne before moving through Paris and London, and became one of the most influential Australian artists of his generation.

Connection to Ambrose Patterson

Lambert painted a group self-portrait, held by the National Gallery of Australia, that included Patterson alongside Hugh Ramsay, Amy Lambert, and the writer Arthur Adams — a document of the same Paris bohemian circle Patterson moved in as a young expatriate. Like Patterson, Lambert trained in Melbourne before continuing his studies abroad, and the two crossed paths through the same close-knit group of Australian artists in Paris around the turn of the century.

Biography & Background

George Washington Lambert — Wikipedia

A comprehensive biographical overview covering Lambert's early years, his career as an official war artist, and his later sculptural work, with details on his influences and major exhibitions.

Paintings and a photograph of the artist.

Galleries & Museums

Important People (Lambert) — Wikipedia

Details Lambert's 1914–1921 painting 'Important People', held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, its allegorical meaning and critical reception.

High-resolution image of 'Important People'.
A Sergeant of the Light Horse — Wikipedia

Lambert's 1920 portrait of an Australian soldier in Palestine, held by the NGV, and his approach to composite military portraiture.

High-resolution image of the painting.

Image Sources

Category: Paintings by George Washington Lambert — Wikipedia

A hub listing articles on individual paintings by Lambert, with images and analysis across various periods of his career.

Influences & Related

Self-portrait with Ambrose Patterson, Amy Lambert, Hugh Ramsay and Arthur Adams — National Gallery of Australia

A group portrait by Lambert featuring Ambrose Patterson alongside other expatriate Australian artists in Paris, with context on their shared bohemian circle.

Image of the group portrait featuring Patterson.
The White Glove — Wikipedia

Lambert's 1921 portrait of Miss Gladys Neville Collins, highlighting the influence of Joshua Reynolds and John Singer Sargent on his style.

Image of the painting.
Self-Portrait with Gladioli — Wikipedia

Analysis of Lambert's 1922 self-portrait and its resemblance to Reynolds' self-portraits and classical sculpture.

Image of the painting.

Further Reading

Chesham Street — Wikipedia

Lambert's 1910 'puzzle picture' depicting a medical examination, with context on his Edwardian period and use of narrative ambiguity.

Image of the painting.
Anzacs Bathing — Wikipedia

Lambert's 1916 painting of soldiers at Gallipoli, and his references to Michelangelo and Greek mythology as an official war artist.

Image of the painting.
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