1894
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
The Sunny South is a 1894 oil by Thomas Roberts, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a few figures in the foreground. In the center, a man stands beside a tree, while another man sits on the ground to the right. The background features a body of water and a blue sky with white clouds. The scene is set in a sunny, natural environment, with the warm colors of the painting evoking a sense of tranquility. The brushstrokes are visible, adding texture to the image. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Tom Roberts, who was known for his landscapes and use of light and color.
The Sunny South is an 1887 painting by the Australian artist Tom Roberts. The painting depicts a group of boys swimming naked at Ricketts Point at Beaumaris, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne. The painting was acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria in 1940 with funds from the Felton Bequest. The title appears to be a triple entendre. The title refers to the popular show titled The Sunny South, which was a popular play first produced in Melbourne by George Darrell and starring Essie Jenyns in 1883, four years before the painting was finished, then taken to London. Ricketts Point,…
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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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