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In Quarantine, Wellington, by Thomas Roberts, oil, 1900

In Quarantine, Wellington

Thomas Roberts

1900

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Dominant colour

Overview

In Quarantine, Wellington is a 1900 oil by Thomas Roberts, a Impressionism work, depicting Hill, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Who painted this?
Thomas Roberts
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with rolling hills and a body of water in the foreground. The hills are rendered in muted earth tones, while the water is a deep blue. Above, the sky is a soft blue with white clouds. In the distance, the hills rise up, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured quality. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Tom Roberts.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Roberts
Artist

Thomas Roberts

Thomas William Roberts (8 March 1856 – 14 September 1931) was an English-born Australian artist and a key member of the Heidelberg School art movement, also known as Australian impressionism.

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