NGVextra: NGV Australian Collection Tour

Artistic TopographyHenry Burn, in search of gold, came to Australia where he painted his topographical views of Melbourne.NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

The Artistic Journalist Celebrated, praised and loved. Find out how Arthur Streeton achieved artistic greatness with virtually no formal training. NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

From Jackaroo to Wynne Prize WinnerThe flamboyant George W Lambert was also an official Australian War Artist in World War I. NGV Curator of Australian Art, Elena Taylor

Lighting the WayThe spotlight is on Louis Buvelot, who was considered by some of the best known Australia Impressionist Painters as the ‘Father of Landscape’. NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

The Kindly ArtistIronically, the money made from the sale of his Australian Historical Painting ‘The Pioneer’ allowed Frederick McCubbin to leave the country for the first time. NGV Curator of Australian Art, Elena Taylor

Poet. Pacifist. PainterNot only is Sidney Nolan one of our most important artists, he was also a mad-keen St Kilda Supporter. NGV Deputy Director, Frances Lindsay

A Man of Many FirstsMelbourne born MacKennal became one of the break-through Australian artists of his generation with his British successes.

A celebration of colour and light Creating mood through colour was the aim of gifted painter, E Philips Fox. NGV Assistant Curator of Australian Art, Beckett Rozentals

A search for perfect balanceWith his sculptures, Robert Klippel was searching for the perfect balance within the harmony of conflicting forces. NGV Deputy Director, Frances Lindsay

“An all at once world” With his energetic painting style, John Olsen created very distinct views of Australian landscapes. NGV Acting Senior Curator of Australian Art, David Hurlston

A commitment to plein air One of the most significant Australian artists of the late 20th century, Roberts was committed and dedicated to his practice of painting in the open air. NGV Assistant Curator of Australian Art, Beckett Rozentals

Painting the Australian characterAn exploration of the quintessential Australian artist, with an international reputation and a knighthood! NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

Stark Reality In capturing the ordinary mundaneness of city life, Brack offers viewers of his work a snapshot of life at the time. NGV Acting Senior Curator of Australian Art, David Hurlston

Women in the Landscape Her unique subject matter, of women and children in the landscape, set Jane Sutherland apart from the crowd in 19th century Melbourne. NGV Deputy Director, Frances Lindsay

A Passage of TimeWhat would make a successful English artist throw in his lot and sail across the world to start a new life in 1830’s Van Diemen’s land? NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

Radical. Rejected. Recognised. Here’s one of the most remarkable stories in Australian art – how an artist who could not get her work accepted into exhibitions went on to paint one of the greatest celebrations of the modern Australian city. NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Elena Taylor

“In your stomach as well as your eyes” A pacifist, Sidney Nolan spent some of the war years in the Wimmera, the dominant sun inspiring some of his most famous works.

A quality of StrangenessHugely popular, Russell Drysdale’s used his characteristic palette of ochres, browns and red to create this work, Moody’s pub.

In Times of WarAs Official Australian War artist chronicling the AIF in World War I, George W. Lambert’s powerful images were from first hand experience.

A light touch One of Louis Buvelot first paintings of his new homeland Australia is a beautifully balanced composition depicting the harsh Australian light.

A magnificent life-force Using a palate of primary colours, with jazz music playing, John Olsen painted this vibrant, imaginative work, on a ceiling.

A Gentle Presence Happily settled in married life in Paris, the artist paints with a wonderful sense of intimacy in this blissful domestic scene.

Paint what you Love Over 70 sketches and 8 months of solid work went into this unashamedly nationalist painting.

“Working in a fiery trance” 108 degrees in the shade provided the perfect atmosphere for Streeton to capture the hot, atmospheric quality of Australia.

Turning PointMaking a statement, this exhibition of swiftly painted, fleeting impressions on 9 x 5 dimensioned cigar box lids was a conscious break from the traditions of the past.

Capturing Collins Street Melbourne City Life in the 1950’s is the focus of this well-known and much loved Australian painting.

Turn it Upside Down Inspired by his passion for the Pilbara, Fred Williams visited time and time again to find new perspectives from the air and the ground.

The Trail-blazer From field-naturalist club member with her brother, to a trail-blazer for women artists, the focus is on Jane Sutherland.

Between Two WorldsInspired by nature and a search for the new and exotic, successful artist John Glover left England aged 63 to start a new life in Hobart Town.

The curious sculptor It’s just a number. Robert Klippel wants the sculpture to be interpreted by the viewer. That’s you.

A Towering SorceressTowering over us, larger than life, the mythological character Circe is portrayed at her most theatrical moment.

Marvellous Melbourne Henry Burn’s most well-known artwork shows us Melbourne Life in the gold rush of the 1860’s.

Building Blocks of Colour Colour and light are the key elements in this significant and dynamic painting of the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

McCubbin in MacedonAn unfolding narrative over three panels, The Pioneer is part of a group of great Australian history works painted by McCubbin.