Australian Impressionism at the National Gallery London

Australian Impressionism at the National Gallery London

A real eye opener. Australian Impressionism at the National Gallery London reveals an unsung, virtually unheard of movement that encapsulated the founding of the Nation of Australia.

Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charles Condor and John Russell:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

were remarkable artists working in Australia.

Their movement was adopted by the new nation of Australia when it became its own Federation in 1901: defining what it meant to be Australian.

A zeitgeist reflecting the period eye of the times.

Australian Impressionism
Golden-Summer-Arthur-Streeton

Plein-aire paintings, engaging with the Australian landscape and cityscapes.

Australian Impressionism
In-The-Morning-John-Russell-1891

The 1889 Melbourne Exhibition in Australia – true impressionism far away from the French and British scene.

The National Gallery London