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| Date of Birth | January 06, 1906 |
| Date of Death | August 02, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Karoo, Somerset East, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Profession | Painter |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Walter Battiss Biography
Walter Battiss is a famous South African painter, who was born on January 06, 1906 in Karoo, Somerset East, South Africa. According to Astrologers, Walter Battiss's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Walter Whall Battiss (6 January 1906 – 20 August 1982) was a South African artist, also known as the creator of the "Fook Island" concept.
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Battiss was born into an English Methodist family in the Karoo town of Somerset East. He first became interested in archaeology and tribal art as a young boy after moving to Koffiefontein in 1917. In 1919 the Battiss family settled in Fauresmith where he completed his education, matriculating in 1923. In 1924 he became a clerk in the Magistrates Court in Rustenburg. His formal art studies started in 1929 at the Witwatersrand Technical College (drawing and painting), followed by the Johannesburg Training College (a Teacher's Diploma) and etching lessons. Battiss continued his studies while working as a magistrate's clerk, and finally obtained his bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at University of South Africa at the age of 35.
Walter Battiss Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. So, how much is Walter Battiss worth at the age of 76 years old? Walter Battiss’s income source is mostly from being a successful Painter. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Walter Battiss's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Salary in 2021 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2021 | Pending |
| Salary in 2020 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Painter |
Battiss was a founding member of the New Group, a loose friendship of recognized contemporary European and American artists. He was unique among them, in the sense that he was from what were then regarded as the colonies and in that he had not studied in either Europe or North America. In fact, in 1938 he visited Europe for the first time. The following year, he published his first book, The Amazing Bushman. His interest in rock art had a very profound impact on his ideas, regarding San painting as an important art form. He was also influenced by African cultural Ndebele beadwork and generally by pre-Islamic cultures and calligraphy.
Walter Battiss Height, Weight & Measurements
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In 1949 he befriended Picasso who would have an influence on his style.
Who is Walter Battiss dating?
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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He visited Greece in 1966-1968 and the Seychelles in 1972, which inspired his make-believe Fook Island.
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