1066, 1988 by John Brack

John Brack (10 May 1920 - 11 February 1999 in South Melbourne, Victoria) was an Australian painter, and a member of the Antipodeans group. John Brack was Art Master at Melbourne Grammar School (1952–62). His art first achieved prominence in the 1950s. He also joined the Antipodeans Group in the 1950s which protested against abstract expressionism. He was appointed Head of National Gallery of Victoria Art School (1962–68), where he was an influence on many artists and the creation of the expanded school attached to the new gallery building.