Grace Crowley’s Cubist Masterpiece from 1928
Grace Crowley, an early Australian Cubist, created 'Girl with goats' in 1928 while studying under André Lhote in Mirmande, France. The painting employs the golden mean and geometric simplification, reflecting Lhote’s teachings. Crowley later returned to Australia in 1930, becoming a leader of the modern movement in Sydney.
Key facts
- Grace Crowley was one of the first Australian artists to respond to Cubism.
- She studied under André Lhote and Albert Gleizes in Paris in the late 1920s.
- In summer 1928, she participated in Lhote’s painting school at Mirmande, France.
- The composition of 'Girl with goats' is based on the golden mean.
- The painting shows geometric simplification of form taught by Lhote.
- Crowley returned to Australia in 1930.
- She became a leader of the modern movement in Sydney.
Entities
Artists
- Grace Crowley
- André Lhote
- Albert Gleizes
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Mirmande
- Australia
- Sydney
Sources
- NGV Blog —