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          William Dargie Most Popular Paintings

          The 11 artworks by William Dargie our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

          Edition 2026 · 11 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide William Dargie · 1912 – 2003

          La Perouse, 1947, William Dargie

          1947 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #1: La Perouse
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 1 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          Lt-General The Hon Edmund Herring, KBC, DSO, MC, ED (1945)

          1945 · Australian War Memorial, Canberra · original 91.8 x 76.6cm
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #2: Lt-General The Hon Edmund Herring, KBC, DSO, MC, ED
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          Bertrand J. Waterhouse OBE, FRIBA, LFRAIA by William Dargie, 1958

          1958 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #3: Bertrand J. Waterhouse OBE, FRIBA, LFRAIA
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 3 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          William Dargie: Irish girl

          Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #4: Irish girl
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 4 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          Sir James Balderstone by William Dargie

          1989 · National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #5: Sir James Balderstone
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 5 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          Albert Namatjira, William Dargie

          1958 · National Portrait Gallery, Canberra · original 100 x 85 cm

          Explore Albert Namatjira’s iconic portrait by William Dargie (1958). A stunning oil painting capturing an Arrernte man & landscape, reflecting Australian art history.

          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #6: Albert Namatjira
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 6 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          D.A.S. Campbell (David Alexander Stewart Campbell) – William Dargie

          1963 · National Portrait Gallery, Canberra · original 76.0 x 61.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #7: D.A.S. Campbell (David Alexander Stewart Campbell)
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 7 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          William Dargie, Evening, Hampstead Heath (1956)

          1956 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #8: Evening, Hampstead Heath
          Color Palette
          Pastels
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 8 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          Heather, William Dargie

          National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 91.6 x 71.4cm
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #9: Heather
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 9 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          Yellow couch (1952) by William Dargie

          1952 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #10: Yellow couch
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 10 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          William Dargie, Sir Macfarlane Burnet (1960)

          1960 · National Portrait Gallery, Canberra · original 107.5 x 81.7cm
          View the most popular artwork of William Dargie ranked #11: Sir Macfarlane Burnet
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 11 of 11 artworks by William Dargie
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          The artist

          William Dargie

          1912 – 2003

          Portrait of William Dargie
          Quick facts
          • Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
          • NationalityAustralia
          • Art periodModern
          • Copyright statusUnder copyright
          • Born1912, Footscray, Australia
          • Also known asWilliam Alexander Dargie, William A. Dargie, W. A. Dargie, Уильям Дарджи
          • Works on APS11
          Biography

          Early Life and Education

          • Born: June 4, 1912, Footscray, Australia
          • Parents: Andrew Dargie and Adelaide (née Sargent)
          • Siblings: Younger brother, Horrie Dargie (musician)
          • Early schooling in Walhalla and Erica, Victoria.
          • Studied at the National Gallery of Victoria School from 1930 to 1934.

          World War II and Early Career

          • Served as an official Australian war artist during World War II (1941-1945).
          • Documented events in the Middle East, New Guinea, India, and Burma.
          • Created over 500 paintings, drawings, and sketches for the Australian War Memorial.
          • Painted portraits of significant figures including Lieutenant-General Sir Edmund Herring (won the 1945 Archibald Prize).

          Portraiture and Recognition

          • Known primarily for his portrait paintings.
          • Won the prestigious Archibald Prize eight times (1941, 1942, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1956) – a record.
          • Painted multiple portraits of Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.
          • Created official portraits of two Prime Ministers and two Governors-General of Australia.
          • Worked in a conservative style, often depicting prominent Australians with dignity and realism.

          Later Life and Legacy

          • Served as head of the National Gallery School from 1946 to 1953.
          • Member of various gallery boards and councils.
          • Despite significant achievements, Dargie is now largely forgotten by mainstream art history.
          • His paintings are held in collections including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery.
          • Influence: While his style was conservative, Dargie's skill in portraiture and his dedication to documenting Australian life during wartime contributed to the development of Australian art. His work reflects a period of national identity formation and commemoration.

          Key Works and Collections

          • Albert Namatjira Portrait (1958): A notable oil painting depicting Albert Namatjira, an Arrernte artist.
          • Portraits of Elizabeth II: Several official portraits commissioned by the Australian government.
          • Official Portraits of Prime Ministers and Governors-General: Documenting key figures in Australian politics.
          • Australian War Memorial Collection: A significant collection of his wartime works, including sketches and paintings.

          Questions & Answers

          Is there a 3D virtual tour of William Dargie's works?

          The 3D Museum of William Dargie is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.

          What are the birth city and country of William Dargie?

          William Dargie was born in Footscray, in Australia.

          In which historical period did William Dargie work?

          William Dargie worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

          By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026
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