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==Personal Life== |
==Personal Life== |
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Hawkins was born on August 28, 1893 in Sydenham, an area of London, England. He was the eldest of five sons of architect Edgar Augustine Hawkins and his wife Annie Elizabeth, née Weaver. His parents separated when Harold was eight years old.<ref>[ |
Hawkins was born on August 28, 1893 in Sydenham, an area of London, England. He was the eldest of five sons of architect Edgar Augustine Hawkins and his wife Annie Elizabeth, née Weaver. His parents separated when Harold was eight years old.<ref>[http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hawkins-harold-frederick-10457 Harold Frederick Hawkins Biography] Australian Dictionary of Biography</ref> |
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Harold attended Dulwich College from 1906 to 1910, and then Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. World War I derailed his intention to become an art teacher. He enlisted in the Queen's Westminster Rifles and was seriously wounded at Gommecourt in France in 1916. <ref>[ |
Harold attended Dulwich College from 1906 to 1910, and then Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. World War I derailed his intention to become an art teacher. He enlisted in the Queen's Westminster Rifles and was seriously wounded at Gommecourt in France in 1916. <ref>[http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hawkins-harold-frederick-10457 Harold Frederick Hawkins Biography] Australian Dictionary of Biography</ref> As a result of his injuries his right hand and arm were rendered useless and he had to teach himself to draw and paint using his left, which was never at full strength. |
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In 1923, he married Irene (Rene) Eleanor Villiers, another artist. They had a daughter and two sons. Hawkins settled his family in Australia in 1935. He died on August 13, 1977 in Willoughby, Australia. |
In 1923, he married Irene (Rene) Eleanor Villiers, another artist. They had a daughter and two sons. Hawkins settled his family in Australia in 1935. He died on August 13, 1977 in Willoughby, Australia. |
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==Art Career== |
==Art Career== |
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After World War I, Harold studied at the Westminster Technical Institute and School of Art from 1919 to 1922, and took classes in etching from Sir Frank Short. <ref>[ |
After World War I, Harold studied at the Westminster Technical Institute and School of Art from 1919 to 1922, and took classes in etching from Sir Frank Short. <ref>[http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hawkins-harold-frederick-10457 Harold Frederick Hawkins Biography] Australian Dictionary of Biography</ref> |
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His first solo exhibit was held in 1923, and his work was displayed in the Royal Academy of Arts. |
His first solo exhibit was held in 1923, and his work was displayed in the Royal Academy of Arts. |
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From 1923 until 1927 Hawkins and his wife |
From 1923 until 1927 Hawkins and his wife widely in France, Spain, Italy and Malta. In 1927, he began signing his paintings with the art-name 'Raokin,’ adopted based on the Maltese pronunciation of 'Signor Hawkins,' <ref>http://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au/explore-and-experience/collection/australian-collection/hawkins,-weaver.aspx Weaver Hawkins] Art Gallery of Ballarat</ref> although he became more popularly known as Weaver Hawkins. |
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From 1941 and 1972 Hawkins had several exhibitions in Australia, especially with the Contemporary Art Society of Australia and the Sydney Printmakers. He was given several solo exhibitions at the Macquarie Galleries. |
From 1941 and 1972 Hawkins had several exhibitions in Australia, especially with the Contemporary Art Society of Australia and the Sydney Printmakers. He was given several solo exhibitions at the Macquarie Galleries. |
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In 1976, a retrospective exhibition of his work was held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. <ref>[ |
In 1976, a retrospective exhibition of his work was held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. <ref>[http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hawkins-harold-frederick-10457 Harold Frederick Hawkins Biography] Australian Dictionary of Biography</ref> |
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==Select Bibliography== |
==Select Bibliography== |
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Revision as of 15:33, 30 April 2013
Weaver Hawkins | |
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| Born | Harold Frederick Weaver Hawkins 28 August 1893 |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Painting |
Harold Frederick Weaver Hawkins was an English painter.
Personal Life
Hawkins was born on August 28, 1893 in Sydenham, an area of London, England. He was the eldest of five sons of architect Edgar Augustine Hawkins and his wife Annie Elizabeth, née Weaver. His parents separated when Harold was eight years old.[1]
Harold attended Dulwich College from 1906 to 1910, and then Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. World War I derailed his intention to become an art teacher. He enlisted in the Queen's Westminster Rifles and was seriously wounded at Gommecourt in France in 1916. [2] As a result of his injuries his right hand and arm were rendered useless and he had to teach himself to draw and paint using his left, which was never at full strength.
In 1923, he married Irene (Rene) Eleanor Villiers, another artist. They had a daughter and two sons. Hawkins settled his family in Australia in 1935. He died on August 13, 1977 in Willoughby, Australia.
Art Career
After World War I, Harold studied at the Westminster Technical Institute and School of Art from 1919 to 1922, and took classes in etching from Sir Frank Short. [3]
His first solo exhibit was held in 1923, and his work was displayed in the Royal Academy of Arts.
From 1923 until 1927 Hawkins and his wife traveled widely in France, Spain, Italy and Malta. In 1927, he began signing his paintings with the art-name 'Raokin,’ adopted based on the Maltese pronunciation of 'Signor Hawkins,' [4] although he became more popularly known as Weaver Hawkins.
From 1941 and 1972 Hawkins had several exhibitions in Australia, especially with the Contemporary Art Society of Australia and the Sydney Printmakers. He was given several solo exhibitions at the Macquarie Galleries.
In 1976, a retrospective exhibition of his work was held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. [5]
Select Bibliography
- D. Thomas, Project 11: Weaver Hawkins, exhibition catalogue (Sydney, 1976)
- E. Chanin and S. Miller, ‘’The Art and Life of Weaver Hawkins’’ (Sydney, 1995)
- H. de Berg, interview with Weaver Hawkins (transcript, 1965, National Library of Australia)
- Hawkins papers (Art Gallery of New South Wales Library).
External Links
References
- ^ Harold Frederick Hawkins Biography Australian Dictionary of Biography
- ^ Harold Frederick Hawkins Biography Australian Dictionary of Biography
- ^ Harold Frederick Hawkins Biography Australian Dictionary of Biography
- ^ http://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au/explore-and-experience/collection/australian-collection/hawkins,-weaver.aspx Weaver Hawkins] Art Gallery of Ballarat
- ^ Harold Frederick Hawkins Biography Australian Dictionary of Biography