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2 unusual facts about Hans Heysen


Hans Heysen

In 1912 Hans Heysen had earned enough from his art to purchase a property called "The Cedars" near Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, which remained as his home until his death in 1968 aged 90.

Heysen also produced images of men and animals toiling in the Australian bush, as well as groundbreaking depictions of arid landscapes in the Flinders Ranges.


James Ashton

Among his pupils were Hans Heysen, Hayley Lever, Frank White, Gustave Barnes, Arthur Baker-Clack, his son Will Ashton, and others who have since done distinguished work.


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