Arthur Boyd (1920–1999) was an Australian painter and potter, considered one of Australia's leading artists of the 20th century. Born in Murrumbeena, Victoria, into a family of artists, Boyd was largely self-taught and began painting at a young age. He gained recognition for his expressionist and often allegorical works that explored a range of themes, including love, social injustice, and the Australian landscape. Boyd was a member of the Antipodeans, a group of Melbourne painters who opposed the dominance of abstract expressionism.

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Boyd's work is characterized by its emotional intensity, rich color palette, and complex layering of themes and symbols. His most famous series, "Bride," delves into the complexities of love and marriage against the backdrop of racial tensions in Australia. In 1975, he was honored with the Order of Australia for his contributions to Australian art, and in 1993, he donated several thousand works to the Australian government, which led to the establishment of the Bundanon Trust to support arts education and environmental initiatives.