Duncan Max Meldrum | |
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 Max Dupain c. 1937 Max Meldrum at 62 | |
| Born | 3 December 1875 |
| Died | 6 June 1955 (aged 79) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Australian tonalism |
Duncan Max Meldrum (3 December 1875 – 6 June 1955) was a Scottish-born Australian artist and art teacher, best known as the founder of Australian tonalism, a representational painting style that became popular in Melbourne during the interwar period. He also won fame for his portrait work, winning the prestigious Archibald Prize for portraiture in 1939 and 1940.