In 1938 his first exhibition was held in Melbourne . Subsequent exhibitions in Sydney and Adelaide also sold out . For ten years Namatjira continued to paint , his works continuing to sell quickly and his popularity continuing to rise . Queen Elizabeth II became one of his more notable fans and he was awarded the Queen 's Coronation Medal in 1953 and met her in Canberra in 1954 . Not only did his own art become widely recognised , but a painting of him by William Dargie won the Archibald Prize in 1956 . He became popular , critically acclaimed and wealthy . However , he was always glad to return to the outback
Queen 's Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
Albert Namatjira