Robert Nettleton Field
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Robert Nettleton Field (3 March 1899–18 February 1987) was a New Zealand artist, sculptor, potter and art teacher. He was born in Bromley, Kent, England on 3 March 1899.[1] Field was described as "a quiet man who has never sought publicity and makes the most modest claims for himself."[2]
Influence
[edit | edit source]Field was an influential teacher to Colin McCahon who was especially interested in Field's idea of finding one's 'direction' as an artist.[3] McCahon stated, "The painter's life for me was exemplified by the life and work of R.N. Field."[4]
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