The Artistry of Nicholas Harding
Nicholas Harding was a British-born Australian artist known for his expressive oil paintings, particularly his portraits. His technique often involved a thickly layered impasto style, though he was also accomplished in watercolours and large-scale ink drawings, especially when capturing landscape subjects. His career was marked by significant recognition within the Australian art scene, including winning the Archibald Prize in 2001 for his portrait of John Bell as King Lear. He also received the People's Choice Award at the 2005 Archibald and the Dobell Drawing Prize in 2001.
Throughout his career, Harding's work was featured in numerous exhibitions and held in prestigious collections. His portrait Robert Drewe (in the swell) was a finalist for the Archibald Prize in 2006 and was later acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra. Other notable works include Beached (Yuraygir self portrait), which won the National Self-Portrait Prize People's Choice Award, and Eora, which won the Wynne Prize in 2022.
Questions & Answers
Where is Nicholas Harding from?
Nicholas Harding was born in United Kingdom.
Where can I see Nicholas Harding's artworks in chronological order?
Nicholas Harding's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
Where can I see all artworks by Nicholas Harding?
Every work by Nicholas Harding on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Nicholas Harding?
Nicholas Harding was born in London in 1956.
