Geelong Gallery

In search of the picturesque – the architectural ruin in art

  • Historical
  • Natural
  • Indigenous

Starts: Saturday, 21 April 12
Ends: Sunday, 24 June 12

  • Wheelchair accessible

Event Details

Price:
Free
Time(s):
Open daily 10am-5pm
Event type:
Exhibition
Heritage Category:
Historic
Organiser:
Geelong Gallery

Contact Details

Phone:
03 5229 3645
Email:
geelart@geelonggallery.org.au
Website:
www.geelonggallery.org.au

This exhibition takes as its subject ruins from ancient Roman monuments to contemporary Australian structures and includes works from the 17th century to contemporary times by international artists Claude Lorrain, Rembrandt van Rijn, JMW Turner, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Bernardo Bellotto, Salvator Rosa, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi, to early 20th century Australian artists Victor Cobb, Lionel Lindsay, Russell Drysdale, and Adrian Feint.

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