Sir William Dargie | |
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 Dargie with Albert Namatjira, late 1940s | |
| Born | William Alexander Dargie 4 June 1912 Footscray, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 26 July 2003 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Artist |
| Style | Portrait painting |
| Awards | Archibald Prize: (8) 1941, 1942, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1956 |
Captain Sir William Alexander Dargie CBE (4 June 1912 – 26 July 2003) was a renowned Australian painter, known especially for his portrait paintings. He won the Archibald Prize, Australia's premier award for portrait artists on eight separate occasions; a record held since 1952.
Dargie was an official Australian war artist during World War II and painted multiple portraits of Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, as well as the official portraits of two Prime Ministers of Australia and two Governors-General of Australia. Dargie painted in a conservative style and is now largely forgotten despite his substantial artistic achievements.