Charles Arthur Wheeler OBE, DCM (4 January 1881 – 26 October 1977) was an Australian painter.
Born in New Zealand, he arrived in Australia in 1892.
He won the Archibald Prize for 1933.
In 1939 he was appointed master of the painting school at the national gallery, Melbourne, Australia.
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| Preceded by Ernest Buckmaster |
Archibald Prize 1933 for Ambrose Pratt |
Succeeded by Henry Hanke |
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| Name | Wheeler, Charles |
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| Short description | Australian painter |
| Date of birth | 4 January 1881 |
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| Date of death | 26 October 1977 |
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