Leroy Livingstone de Maistre: A Pioneer of Australian Modern Art Early Life and Education Born: March 27, 1894, in Bowral, New South Wales, Australia as Leroy Livingstone de Mestre. De Maistre came from a prominent family; his father was a renowned racehorse trainer and his grandfather a successful businessman. He received a private education through tutors and governesses before pursuing formal studies in art and music in Sydn…