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Marie Tuck
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Marie Anne Tuck
5 September 1866 Mount Torrens, South Australia
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| Died | 3 September 1947 (aged 80) Glen Osmond, South Australia
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Adelaide Academy of Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
Marie Anne Tuck (born September 5, 1866 – died September 3, 1947) was a talented Australian artist. She was also an important art teacher in South Australia.
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Marie Tuck's Early Life and Training
Marie Tuck was born in Mount Torrens, South Australia. She was one of eight children. Her father was a schoolteacher.
In 1886, Marie started art classes at night. She learned from James Ashton at his studio in Norwood. Later, she studied at his Adelaide Academy of Arts. To pay for her lessons, she worked at a plant nursery. She also helped Ashton. Her big dream was to study art in Paris, France.
Marie was an early member of the Adelaide Easel Club. In 1896, she moved to Perth, Western Australia. There, she taught art privately. She also worked at a photographer's studio. She might have added colors to old black-and-white photos.
Studying in Paris
It took Marie ten years to save enough money. In 1906, she was the Principal of the Perth Art School. She finally sailed to Paris. In Paris, she studied with Rupert Bunny. He was an Australian artist living in France. Marie loved the French people and their culture very much.
She showed her art at a famous exhibition called the "Old Salon." This was a big achievement for artists. She even received an honorable mention for her painting called Toilette for the Bride.
Marie returned to Australia in 1914. She left Liverpool, England, on June 27. On August 3, Germany declared war on France. Marie arrived back in Adelaide on August 7, 1914. She said that if she had known about the war, she would have stayed in France.
Life as an Artist and Teacher
After returning to South Australia, Marie showed her art in Adelaide. She joined the local art community again. She also started teaching at the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts.
Marie held many exhibitions of her own artwork. She painted landscapes, people, and portraits. Her paintings were often in an impressionistic style. This style uses small, thin brushstrokes to show how light changes.
Many students learned from Marie Tuck. Some of her famous students included Ivor Hele, Dora Cecil Chapman, and Noel Wood.
Marie never married. She lived in Frewville. Her art studio was in the front room of her home.
Ruth Tuck (1914–2008) was a watercolor artist and art teacher. She was Marie's first cousin, once removed. This means Ruth was like a niece to Marie. Ruth later started her own art school in Burnside.
Marie Tuck's Important Artworks
Marie Tuck created many significant paintings. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Breton woman is kept at the Art Gallery of S.A.
- Onkaparinga Woollen Mill is also held by the Art Gallery of S.A.
- La Poissonnerie (The Fish Market) is a very large painting. The Art Gallery bought it in 1908.
Marie Tuck's Family Connections
Marie Anne Tuck was part of a large family. Her parents were Edward Starkey Tuck and Amy Harriet Tayler. Marie was one of their eight children.
One of Marie's siblings was Elizabeth Frances Starkey "Francie" Tuck. Francie was a school teacher. She also taught singing and piano. Francie even traveled to Europe to study music. She also studied art and helped Marie with her art shows when Marie lived in France.
Marie's cousin, Ruth Tuck, was also an artist. Ruth married Mervyn Ashmore Smith. Both Ruth and Mervyn were modern watercolor painters.
