Coming South
Tom Roberts · 1886
Why it's great
Immigrants on a ship's deck look out at their new home in Australia, as the ship sails into the harbor. Tom Roberts painted this scene of arrival in 1886 after he had made the voyage himself. The excited faces are very expressive. It's a famous picture about the hopes of new settlers.
Where to see it
📍 National Gallery of VictoriaMelbourne, Australia
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Tom Roberts was born in England and moved to Australia as a teenager. He was one of the leaders of the Heidelberg School, and he painted some of the most famous pictures of Australian life, including 'Shearing the Rams'. He died in 1931.
