National Gallery of Australia

There were plenty of other exhibits at the Gallery so here are some of them. By the way, I apologise for the delay in finishing this blog entry. I had forgotten about it.

This was my favourite painting. It's interesting to read about the artist.

I liked the pattern. 

One of the most popular artists in Australia. More about him here.

I much preferred this museum to the National Gallery Victoria which features a paucity of seating. Standing for long periods is difficult for me so all the seating in this Canberra museum was very welcome. I also enjoy being able to sit down and spend some time looking at an individual work of art.

Close up detail.

Even closer.

There was a small Bauhaus exhibit.

Blue Poles by Jackson Pollack. It has an interesting history.

Detail.

The art gallery ceiling.

Marianne is taken aback.

Detail of a dress.

Another dress.

There is a wonderful collection of Sidney Nolan paintings, one of Australia's most iconic painters. He became particularly famous for his Ned Kelly paintings. Ned was Australia's most famous bushranger who wore a distinctive suit of armour.

Perhaps the most whimsical of Nolan's paintings.

I really enjoyed visiting this museum.