(1913-1970)

Christine Aldor (née Miller) was a mid-century Australian printmaker and painter. Born in 1913 in South Australia, she studied at the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts under John Goodchild, where she developed a lasting passion for printmaking, particularly etching, often depicting the sweeping landscapes of the Flinders Ranges. After relocating to Melbourne in 1947, Aldor expanded her practice to painting, undertaking classes at the George Bell School. She later returned to printmaking, studying at the Melbourne Technical College under Harold Freedman, alongside contemporaries Kenneth Jack and Harry Rosengrave.

Although she trained across a range of artistic mediums, Aldor is best known for her printmaking, particularly her linocuts and etchings. Her most celebrated works are minimalist yet vibrant still-life linocuts, which remain the hallmark of her practice. Working under both her married and maiden names, Aldor is represented in major public collections, including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Art Gallery of South Australia.

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