Historical information

Robert Thomas Miller

Born in Melbourne in 1916

Studied commercial art at RMIT and for many years worked as graphic designer and design director at ACI Ltd.
Member of the Victorian Artists's Society (Council member since 1965), Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Old Water Colour Society Club (past president), Australian Watercolour Institute, Hughesdale Arts Group (past president), Burnie (Tas.) Coastal Art Group.

His watercolours have won over 40 major awards, including Victorian Artists' Society, 1973 Artist of the Year Award, and the Rotary Club of Camberwell Watercolour Prize (twice).
Represented in many Australian collections both public and private.

Physical description

Contemporary framed in limed wood, mounted and glazed watercolour painting by R.T. MILLER in portrait format. Mat mount is white. Image features freighter with black hull at mooring in dockland setting; wire hanging system

Inscriptions & markings

Interpretation label adhered to back, includes photographic portrait of the artist
Value on label
Signature
M4 in black marker