Alice Marian Ellen Bale facts for kids
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Alice Marion Ellen Bale
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Self portrait
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| Born | 11 November 1875 Richmond, Victoria, Australia
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| Died | 14 February 1955 (aged 79) Melbourne, Australia
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | National Gallery of Victoria Art School |
| Known for | Painting |
Alice Marian Ellen Bale, often known as A.M.E. Bale, was an important Australian artist. She was born on November 11, 1875, and passed away on February 14, 1955. She was especially famous for her beautiful paintings of flowers and everyday objects.
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Early Life and Art School
Alice Bale was born in Richmond, Victoria, Australia. Her father, William Mountier Bale, was a naturalist, which means he studied nature. Alice was an only child. Her family had homes in both Kew and Castlemaine.
She loved art from a young age. From 1895 to 1904, she studied at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School. Her teachers included famous Australian artists like Frederick McCubbin and Lindsay Bernard Hall.
Art Career
Alice Bale became a well-known artist in Melbourne during the 1920s and 1930s. She was known as one of Australia's best painters of flowers and still life scenes. Still life paintings show objects like fruit, flowers, or dishes arranged together.
While she also painted landscapes (outdoor scenes) and portraits (pictures of people), her flower studies were her most famous works. Her paintings were so good that she sold them and showed them in art exhibitions not only in Australia but also in London and Paris.
She was an active member of the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. She exhibited her art with this group every year from 1917 until her death in 1955.
Other Activities
Alice Bale was also involved in the art community. She worked as an editor for the VAS journal, which belonged to the Victorian Artists Society. She tried to make changes to the society in 1917 and 1918.
Later, she became a founding member of the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society. She served as the secretary for this group until she passed away.
In Collections
Alice Bale's artworks are held in important art collections, including:
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Castlemaine Art Museum
Awards and Recognition
Alice Bale was recognized for her talent during her lifetime. She was a finalist for the Archibald Prize in 1922 and 1924. The Archibald Prize is a very important award for portrait painting in Australia. In 1932, a portrait of Alice Bale painted by Ernest Buckmaster was also a finalist for the Archibald Prize.
Legacy
Alice Bale died in Melbourne on February 14, 1955. She left a lasting impact on Australian art.
Scholarships and Prizes
Through her will, Alice Bale created the A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize. This special prize helps Australian artists even today. It is given every two years.
The prize helps young artists who are learning traditional art styles. It encourages them to study the works of "old masters" (famous artists from the past).
Three prizes are given:
- A major award for a Travelling Scholarship (A$50,000)
- The A.M.E. Bale Art Prize for oil and/or acrylic paintings (A$5,000)
- The A.M.E. Bale Art Prize for Works on Paper (A$5,000)
See also
In Spanish: Alice Marian Ellen Bale para niños
