James Northfield Heritage Art Trust

James Northfield
1887 - 1973
Fine Artist, Commercial & Poster Artist from 1918 to the 1970s

James Northfield was one of the most celebrated commercial artists of the 20th century in Australia. He was recognised for his sound draughtsmanship, his excellent composition and the remarkable atmosphere of light and colour with which he captured the quality of the Australian landscape. His work appeared in billboard advertisements, promotional travel posters and posters relating to World Wars I and II.

Northfield was born at Inverleigh in Victoria in 1887 and educated in Geelong. He served his apprenticeship in Geelong and Melbourne, had a studio in the Melbourne city for 25 years, and was a Director of the Art Training Institute of Victoria.

James Northfield Heritage Art Trust

The purpose of the Trust is to protect and promote the art of James Northfield, a talented and respected Australian commercial artist who had a unique ability to capture the essence of Australia's heritage in his time.

Enquiries & Commercial Use of Images

All enquiries regarding James Northfield images, including use for commercial purposes, should be directed to the James Northfield Heritage Art Trust.

Phone 02 6559 8812
Mobile 0407 829 592
Email art@jamesnorthfield.org.au

See some of Northfield's posters in these exhibitions

Australian National
Maritime Museum Sydney
'The Seaside Calls'
Australian Holiday posters
Novermber 09 - October 2010

National Museum of Australia
Travelling Exhibition
'Symbols of Australia'

Western Australia
26 March to 20 May 2010
Wanneroo Cultural Centre, Perth

New South Wales
10 June to 8 August 2010
Albury Library and Museum

Queensland
6 September to 14 November 2010
Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville