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The plaque commemorates artist John Peter Russell (1858 - 1930). It was unveiled on 16 June, 2017 on the footpath outside his former home and studio at 22 Pacific Street, Watsons Bay.
Artist John Peter Russell spent his last years at Camp Cove, building a studio at the water’s edge, delighting in the play of light on water and the colour of his gardens at Oakley. All but unknown in his native Australia, Russell’s significance to the French Impressionist movement was nevertheless well appreciated by fellow exponents, including Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Auguste Rodin and Henri Matisse.
The Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme honours exceptional people or events associated with our local government area, that have made a significant impact on life in the area or Australia as a nation.
Location
| Address: | 22 Pacific Street, Watsons Bay, 2029 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.841271 Long: 151.278801 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Arts |
| Link: | https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Li… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 16th June, 2017 |
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Woollahra Municipal Council
John Peter Russell
1858 - 1930
Artist
Lived here at 22 Pacific Street (demolished)
Celebrating Our History
