OTTO, BARRY (1941-)

$1,850.00

$925.00

"Sarah Bernhardt" (1979)

drybrush

signed lower right

*private collection, Northern Beaches

Barry Otto is an Australian Icon, having enjoyed a career in film and television spanning over half a century. For the older generation, he has been a household name and Star of Australian Theatre. For the younger generation, apart from being father to renowned actors and director, Miranda and Gracie, he is best known for his award winning roles in Australian Film, including Strictly Ballroom, Cosi, Australia, The Dressmaker, Great Gatsby, and my favourite, as the eccentric advertising executive, Harry Joy in the Australian cult classic, Bliss. However, Otto's passion is painting. Since the age of 14, he immersed himself in art and making art, with influences such as Lord Frederic Leighton, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Pierre Auguste Renoir. A multiple entrant and subject of the Archibald Prize over many years. At Belle Epoque, we represent Baz and his amazing catalogue of work, following our epic "Otto; An Artist's Life" Exhibition in January 2020; the opening night attracting approx. 250 significant members of the Australian acting and theatre community!! The night also featured in Vogue Australia & FilmInk We have over 150 original Otto works that can be viewed and purchased on request!!