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.

The Rajah Quilt at the National Gallery

The reason we went to Canberra was to see this amazing quilt.

It's a bit over 12' on each side. For preservation reasons, it rarely goes on display so Marianne was anxious to see it while she had the chance.

More information here.

It is a stunning piece of work, especially when you remember that it was made on a convict ship in 1841.

Of course, there are many other quilts on display and here are some that caught my eye.

Marianne always likes to see the back of a quilt, just like I want to see the parts inside an amplifier.

Enjoying herself.

It was well worth seeing.