Max Meldrum
1875–1955 · Australian · 7 artworks
TonalismTonal paintingLimited paletteEmphasis on valueAlla primaScientific impressionism
artist bio
Max Meldrum was an Australian artist and art teacher known for his staunch advocacy of tonalism and his opposition to modern art movements. He developed a theory of 'scientific impressionism' based on tonal relationships, influencing generations of Australian painters.
related: James McNeill Whistler
