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John Glover: 'Mr Robinson's house on the Derwent, Van Diemen's Land' c. 1838

Video John Glover: 'Mr Robinson's house on the Derwent, Van Diemen's Land' c. 1838

TLF ID M020064

Artists were often captivated by their first glimpse of the Australian landscape and portrayed the countryside with a sense of wonder. This example by John Glover includes trees with curled branches, brightly lit skies and colour infused hills. How does this image compare to others you have seen of this period?

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3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8

Topics Regional art Australian art Cultural imperialism Painting Composition (Visual arts) Artists Visual arts Art movements Art materials Culture Cultural contexts Historical settings (Narratives) Social settings (Narratives) Cultural awareness Cultural identity Narratives Settings (Narratives) Artistic purpose
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  • The Arts
  • Visual Arts

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