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From my camp (Sirius Cove), by Arthur Streeton, oil, 1898

From my camp (Sirius Cove)

Arthur Streeton

1898

oil

From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales

Dominant colour

Overview

From my camp (Sirius Cove) is a 1898 oil by Arthur Streeton, a Impressionism work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Who painted this?
Arthur Streeton
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of New South Wales

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a large tree on the left and a body of water in the foreground. The scene is rendered in warm colors, with the tree's foliage and the water's surface reflecting the light. In the distance, a few boats can be seen on the water. A quiet detail in the painting is the way the light filters through the tree's leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. This subtle effect adds depth and texture to the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, check out the artist, Arthur Streeton.

About the artist

Artist

Arthur Streeton

Arthur Streeton painted sunlit Australian landscapes and harbor scenes. He rendered *Cremorne Pastoral* in 1895 with soft green fields under wide skies, and *The National Game* in 1889 shows a football match on a golden…

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