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.
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