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Conrad Martens: 'View from Rose Bank' 1840

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Landscape painting  'View from Rose Bank' 1840 by Conrad Martens
Conrad Martens: 'View from Rose Bank' 1840

SUBJECTS:  Arts, History

YEARS:  3–4, 7–8


Many early artists romanticised the Australian colonial landscape and did not always strictly paint what they saw.

In this example Martens has given the landscape a decidedly Italian atmosphere, softening the colour palate and creating a more 'civilised' view.

Can you think of why the artist may be interested in changing the scenery?


Acknowledgements

Video © National Gallery of Australia.


Production Date: 2015


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