Friday, I spent a few hours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. They have some great 15th-19th Century European Art, including some Van Gogh, Pissarro, and Monet. But the highlights were the 20th Century Australian and Aboriginal art. Here are a few of my favorite pieces.This oil painting, by Russell Drysdale, is called Sofala (1947). Drysdale sketched and took photos of this former gold-mining town, then "Paring down his subject to the barest essentials, Drysdale transformed the reality he had experienced to convey what he felt to be unique: the atmosphere and ambiance of a stiflingly hot summer afternoon in an inland Australian township."
An Old Woman (study) early 1880s. Oil. By Girolamo Nerli. An Italian born painter who spent time in Australia. The museum had a few of his paintings, all of which I really liked.
Unfortunately, I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to take pictures in this part of the museum, so I didn't get a photo with the details of this piece of art. But, I THINK (and am pretty sure, based on info in my guide book), that these are Pukumani Grave Posts (1958). Carved by the Tiwi people of Melville Island (north of Australia). These posts represent qualities of the deceased whose grave they solemnly surrounded.
The Curve of the Bridge (1928-29). Oil on cardboard. By Grace Cossington Smith. "Throughout its construction and until its completion in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge inspired many artists to redefine their visions of the city and the harbour by incorporating this new industrial structure".
An Old Woman (study) early 1880s. Oil. By Girolamo Nerli. An Italian born painter who spent time in Australia. The museum had a few of his paintings, all of which I really liked.
Unfortunately, I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to take pictures in this part of the museum, so I didn't get a photo with the details of this piece of art. But, I THINK (and am pretty sure, based on info in my guide book), that these are Pukumani Grave Posts (1958). Carved by the Tiwi people of Melville Island (north of Australia). These posts represent qualities of the deceased whose grave they solemnly surrounded.
The Curve of the Bridge (1928-29). Oil on cardboard. By Grace Cossington Smith. "Throughout its construction and until its completion in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge inspired many artists to redefine their visions of the city and the harbour by incorporating this new industrial structure".Prospero's Workshop (2005). Oil on canvas. By James Gleeson. I really like the color and dynamic in this painting.
The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon (1890). Oil on Canvas. Edward John Poynter. I think this is a beautiful painting. And am more intrigued than ever, by the Queen of Sheba since my visit to Ethiopia last year.
And finally...The Golden Fleece (1894). Oil on canvas. By Tom Roberts. "Also known as Shearing at Newstead, this work...marks the coming of age of Australian Impressionist art".
No comments:
Post a Comment