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New Worlds from Old: 19th Century Australian & American Landscapes. Authored by Elizabeth Johns, Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser, Andrew Sayers. National Gallery of Australia, 1998 - Art - 271 pages. Australia and the United States were the last two great landmasses to be explored and settled by Europeans. The encounter between man and nature, and the portrayal of new, expanding frontiers, inspired artists of exceptional ability in both nations. Ranging from Thomas Cole to Winslow Homer in America, and from John Glover to Tom Roberts in Australia, this publication opens a dialogue between the artworks of the two new worlds, bringing together more than 100 major nineteenth-century landscape works by artists both known and little known--exploring essential similarities and differences in theme, style, social and political origin, as well as the traditions of the picturesque and the sublime and of genius loci.

Synopsis

Title: New Worlds from Old
Author/Publisher: Elizabeth Johns and Andrew Sayers / Bow Historical Books
Publication Year: 1998
Format: 271-page Illustrated Trade Paperback

This compelling first edition delves into the rich history of 19th-century landscape art, offering a fascinating non-fiction exploration of artistic interpretations from newly settled territories. Focusing primarily on Australia, Oceania, and America, the volume examines how artists grappled with portraying these 'new worlds' as frontiers were explored and developed.

Presented as an insightful work of art history, this book likely originated as a catalogue or companion to a significant exhibition. It meticulously surveys collections to highlight the distinctive approaches and shared themes in landscape painting across these vast and contrasting regions during a pivotal century for both art and exploration.

• Nineteenth-Century Landscape Perspectives: Explore the unique artistic responses to the landscapes of Australia, Oceania, and America throughout the 19th century, charting the evolution of a distinct genre reflecting national identities and environmental encounters.
• Art Historical Context and Analysis: The book provides in-depth art historical analysis, positioning these landscape works within broader cultural and artistic movements, and discussing their significance as historical documents and aesthetic achievements.
• Illustrated Survey of Collections: Featuring numerous illustrations, this volume serves as a visual record and study of important landscape paintings, likely drawing from extensive collections, catalogues, and exhibitions on the subject.

An essential acquisition for collectors of art history, particularly those with an interest in Australian, Oceanian, or American landscape painting from the 19th century. This first edition offers an adult audience a comprehensive and visually rich examination of a captivating artistic period.

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