Collection of Joseph L. Grundy (1812–1902), Melbourne, 1858–65, as Portrait of a Lady by Joshua Reynolds; exhibited Fine Arts Exhibition, Collins St, Melbourne, 1861
The Enclave, 2012–13, is a visceral and moving work by Irish artist Richard Mosse filmed in the Democratic Republic of Cong
Baronne Madeleine Deslandes (1866–1929) was an accomplished novelist who moved in literary and artistic circles in Pari
This painting was commissioned from Long, a painter of portraits, historical and biblical scenes, by the National Gallery of Victoria in 1870.
Collection of César Costermans (1843–1924) and Mathilde Costermans (1850–1918), Brussels and Barabool, Hawthorn, Melbourne, until 1890s[i]; collection of Dr William Maloney (1854–1940), Melbourne, 1890s until 1940[ii]; sold at auction, Melbourne,…
Collection of César Costermans (1843–1924) and Mathilde Costermans (1850–1918), Brussels and Barabool, Hawthorn, Melbourne, 1874–1890s[i]; collection of Dr William Maloney (1854–1940), Melbourne, 1890s until 1940[ii]; sold at auction, Melbourne, 1940[iii];…
Collection of César Costermans (1843–1924) and Mathilde Costermans (1850–1918), Brussels and Barabool, Hawthorn, Melbourne, 1874–1890s[i]; collection of Dr William Maloney (1854–1940), Melbourne, 1890s until 1940[ii]; sold at auction, Melbourne, 1940[iii];…
After winning the Archibald Prize for portraiture in 1950, Melbourne-born Ian Bow moved away from painting and began to focus on sculpture.
Adelaide-born John Dowie was drawn to the art of sculpture in his teens after discovering the work of British sculptor Jacob Epstein.
Renowned for his elegant portrait busts of public personages and monumental and allegorical figures, Web Gilbert was largely self-taught as a sculptor.
Renowned for his elegant portrait busts of public personages and monumental and allegorical figures, Web Gilbert was largely self-taught as a sculptor.
Renowned for his elegant portrait busts of public personages and monumental and allegorical figures, Web Gilbert was largely self-taught as a sculptor.
Renowned for his elegant portrait busts of public personages and monumental and allegorical figures, Web Gilbert was largely self-taught as a sculptor.
Former National Gallery School student Bertram Mackennal was one of the earliest Australian-born artists to pursue a career abroad.
Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 1993, Melbourne-born Charles Robb’s practice has been marked by an interest in forms of portraitur