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NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA TO REOPEN ITS DOORS ON WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
28 October 2021: On 3 November 2021, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will re-open NGV International on St Kilda Road and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Fed…
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Online Course: Impressionism
This course commenced on 1 November. Enrolments have been extended to midnight on Sunday 14 November. Once enrolled you can start the course at any time.
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2021 Annual Appeal
THANK YOU 2021 Annual Appeal Coinciding with the NGV’s 2021 winter season dedicated to French Impressionism, the NGV has been delighted to acquire La Broderie, 1889, by Berthe Morisot, an…
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Goya’s Visions
The universality of Goya’s art lies in his pursuit of truth, making his observations of society and human nature as relevant today as they were in his own tim
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In her likeness: Recasting the stories of famous women in art
The historical portrayal of women in art often prioritised the artist’s role, usually a male, rather than the female subject’s lived experiences and accomplishme
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She-Oak and Sunlight: Australian Impressionism
Audio Guide STOP 19 Stop 01: Welcome to She-Oak and Sunlight: Australian Impressionism STOP 02 STOP 01 Stop 02: Bulldog, The Proff, Smike, and friends STOP 03 STOP 02 Stop…
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Sharing Their Stories
Women Collectors of Impressionism and the MFA
Watch the broadcast here In this richly illustrated program, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) Historian Maureen Melton shares profiles of some of the MFA’s most important donors of Impressionist…
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Sharing Their Stories
Women Collectors of Impressionism and the MFA
Watch the live broadcast here In this richly illustrated program, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) Historian Maureen Melton shares profiles of some of the MFA’s most important donors of…
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As the name suggests, direct etching involves applying acid directly to the copper plate, either using a brush or feather, to create an area of tone that is without grain…
Direct Etching (Lavis)
As the name suggests, direct etching involves applying acid directly to the copper plate, either using a brush or feather, to create an area of tone that is without grain…
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A range of metals can be used for the intaglio printing matrix, but Goya favored copper.
Copperplate supply
A range of metals can be used for the intaglio printing matrix, but Goya favored copper.
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Goya’s earliest known prints are reproductive etchings after Diego Velázquez. (See fig.
Learning the art of printmaking
Goya’s earliest known prints are reproductive etchings after Diego Velázquez. (See fig.
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A closer look at the Poussin frame and frame-making in early 18th century Paris
When we talk of frame making, we commonly think of it as a stand-alone, specialist craft but this was far from the situation in early 18th century Paris, where the…
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Framers in Focus: Elizabeth (Lillie) Williamson
Framers in Focus: A series of essays on 19th century Melbourne frame makers, produced by the NGV Centre for Frame Research.
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Framers in Focus: John Thallon
Framers in Focus: A series of essays on 19th century Melbourne frame makers, produced by the NGV Centre for Frame Research.
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Framers in Focus: John MacLachlan
Framers in Focus: A series of essays on 19th century Melbourne frame makers, produced by the NGV Centre for Frame Research. In the 1850’s John MacLachlan, along with R.