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C1886
Sketch Near Macedon
Mapmaker:
C.19th engraved view of Mount Macedon after a painting by renowned Swiss-Australian artist Louis Buvelot. This engraving captures the serene and majestic landscape of Mount Macedon in Victoria, Australia. Buvelot, often celebrated for his contributions to the development of Australian … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sketch Near Macedon
Date:
C1886
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
200mm
x 130mm
Paper Size:
258mm
x 170mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
C.19th engraved view of Mount Macedon after a painting by renowned Swiss-Australian artist Louis Buvelot. This engraving captures the serene and majestic landscape of Mount Macedon in Victoria, Australia.
Buvelot, often celebrated for his contributions to the development of Australian landscape painting, was known for his ability to depict the natural beauty of the Australian bush with a sense of tranquillity and realism. This particular work exemplifies his skilful approach to light, atmosphere, and topography, characteristics that deeply influenced the Heidelberg School of Australian art. Mount Macedon, a prominent landmark, was a favoured subject for many artists during this period, appreciated for its rugged beauty and historical significance. This piece not only reflects Buvelot’s technical mastery but also provides a glimpse into the 19th-century fascination with the Australian landscape, which played a pivotal role in shaping national artistic identity.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: MC 919.45 N42I
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2264805
State Library New South Wales: 991021280379702626
Collections:
State Library Victoria: MC 919.45 N42I
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2264805
State Library New South Wales: 991021280379702626
State Library Victoria: MC 919.45 N42I
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2264805
State Library New South Wales: 991021280379702626
Louis Buvelot (1814 - 1888)
Louis Buvelot (1814–1888) Swiss landscape painter and portrait photographer, settled in Melbourne in 1864, admired by the artists from the Heidelberg area such as Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton who bestowed him with the accolade of 'Father of Australian painting'. In the 1870s, his work increasingly drew elements from Australian landscape such as the bush land in works like Lilydale (1878) and Bush Track.
