ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and coloured pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and coloured pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program, yackandandah

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and coloured pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and coloured pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and coloured pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

ABOUT Ernest Marcuse (1900-85) EARLY LIFE Ernst Heinrich (anglicised Ernest Henry) Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Germany. Ernest’s formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three-year course at the Berlin School of Interior Design. After completion, he found work until Germany’s 1924 Depression took effect. Then to broaden career opportunities, Ernest undertook further 12 months study of Fashion Drawing & Advertising at Berlin’s Reiman School of Art. From approx. 1925-34, Ernest was primarily a Freelance Press Artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figure drawing. Prominent and still existing “Berliner Morgenpost” was his largest client along with “Grosse Deutsche Rundfunaustellung”, Germany’s organization for major trade shows. Just two months after Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer be employed in his country Germany. From then until 1938, other than private commissions, Ernest could only obtain ‘unofficial’ work as book illustrator or games designer. This by arrangement with Non-Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own but shared income with Ernest. With increasing German unrest, in late 1938 Ernest made a transitional move to London where he married long-time girlfriend Lotte. Later in 1939 their 8-week voyage to Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. THE WAR YEARS The Argus, The Sun and The Age were Melbourne’s morning newspapers at the time. After arrival 4 November, Ernest showed portfolio extracts to The Argus editor… who immediately employed him as War Events Illustrator. Ernest soon became their major war artist where he graphically illustrated fine detail of ships artillery and aircraft. Particularly admired, were his depictions of battles highlighting his unique ability to envisage such destruction from the air. Many of these drawings were as front pages of Argus Weekend Magazines. In May 1940 as the war intensified, Ernest was dismissed from the Argus due to his then Australian government Classification... "STATELESS PERSON OF ENEMY ORIGIN" Editor at the time Neville Smith said...'Don't blame us, blame Hitler' ! Ernest then commenced to establish himself as a Commercial Artist. In early 1942, the Australian Army (AMF) heard of Ernest's artistic abilities...which they wished to utilize for the design of visual training aids and posters etc. Conveniently he was first de classified as a 'Stateless Person of Enemy Origin'. As Private EH Marcuse, Ernest until 1945 was variously posted to Bonegilla, Woodside SA and finally Melbourne. Quotes by senior officers extolled his amazing value to the Army. Much of Ernest's Army period creations are at Canberra's Australian War Museum, including "Troop train at night' for which he was awarded 2nd Prize in the 1945 exhibition "Australians at War". COMMERCIAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Generally working from home, between 1946 and 1969 Ernest concentrated on a career as a Commercial artist & Graphic Designer creating for numerous household names. Only a few still exist; CRA/Conzinc (Rio), Vacuum Oil (Caltex), Fulton Garden Supplies, Cottees (Schweppes & Heinz), International (Iveco) Trucks and EGO (Sunsence, Aqium, QV) RETIREMENT YEARS From 1970 Ernest concentrated on his artistic love of fine art. Apart from creating in-home city Melbourne, he prolifically sketched and painted in many parts of Australia and in other countries. Ernest never drove a car. To some locations he walked or used public transport, others accessed with family assistance or artist friends who at the same time created their own interpretations. Ernest died suddenly 1985 in Queenscliff Victoria whilst creating a painting. ERNEST'S LEGACY CONTINUES For almost 30 years after his death, much of Ernest Marcuse' enormous art collection remained in storage. In 2013, son Peter commenced the daunting & time-consuming task of sorting a lifetime of artwork. Next stage was to group, title and catalogue, also digitally and manually restore some creations previously inadequately conserved by Ernest. Finally, scanning & photography of 1700 + paintings and drawings to make Ernest's artwork more accessible to the general public. Importantly, a selection of originals has over the past five years, been acquired for permanent collections by well-known galleries and museums. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and coloured pencil landscape drawing on paper.ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

A drawing done by artist Pat Hanna and sent to friends at Legacy. He was living in London at the time and drew this on his letterhead. It was stored with other items including a letter to Frank in 1972 (possibly L/- Frank Doolan who was making an attempt to collect items relevant to Legacy's history for an official archive project - see items 01400 to 01403). Pat Hanna was an entertainer, comedian, artist and producer of reveues, plays and movies. One of his first revues was performed in France just after the armistice. A popular stage show was 'Diggers' that performed around Australia post-war and adapted to film in 1931. He was asked to pose for photographer Jack Cato for the iconic image of a digger shown in 01400. He was born George Patrick Hanna, 18 March 1888 in Whitianga, New Zealand and served in the First World War, was a founding member of Melbourne Legacy and was involved with Legacy for many years. Pat Hanna was a founding member of Melbourne Legacy and an artist and producer. Legacy kept some of his works in the archive.Drawing of a kangaroo and kiwi from Pat Hanna on his letterhead pasted onto brown cardboard. Also a digger's face, a rising run and maps of Australia and New Zealand.Handwritten in the drawing 'Heres to every cobber who wore the old chapeau, 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 years ago!!!' and 'There's a wee toon on the Yarra with streets broad and narra that's where we first toasted dear old Legacy.'hanna, founding legatee

Coloured drawing of Bear's Castle at Yan Yean, Victoria, signed by the artist in bottom right corner, mounted on white board, framed behind glass in black and gold frameyan yean, bear's castle, drawing

Julie HERON Julie Heron lectured in Art Education at Federation University. Her doctorate is a practice-based autoethnography entitled ‘Performing in the spaces between: an a/r/tographic inquiry into practice’. This research involved questioning and representing her practices, processes and positions as artist, researcher, teacher-educator and the outcomes of her research were made evident through an art installation and accompanying thesis. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed charcoal drawing.art, artwork, heron, julie heron, gippsland campus, drawing, charcoal, david pratt award