Ethel Carrick

Overview

Ethel Carrick (1872–1952) was a pioneering artist who forged new ground in the early twentieth century with her bold and vibrant post-impressionist works. She was a truly transnational artist who was born in Britain and lived and worked primarily in France and Australia. Comprising 140 works, this will be the first retrospective of Carrick’s work for nearly half a century and an opportunity to assess her work in a new light.

In a summer double bill, Ethel Carrick and Anne Dangar retrospectives will invite visitors to explore the lives and artistic legacies of these important women artists, who were innovators in the Australian art world. While both were practising artists in the early 20th century, Carrick and Dangar developed their own unique voices and styles.

Ethel Carrick is a Know My Name project, the National Gallery initiative celebrating the work of all women artists to enhance understanding of their contribution to Australia’s cultural life.

The National Gallery gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Exhibition Patron, the Lansdowne Foundation; Publication Partner, the Gordon Darling Foundation; Supporting Patron, Roslyn Packer AO; and Exhibition Supporters Fiona Martin-Weber and Tom Hayward.