Golden Summer, Eaglemont
Arthur Streeton · 1889
Why it's great
A golden Australian landscape of dry grass, gum trees and a faraway blue range of hills, in the heat of summer. Arthur Streeton painted this in 1889 in Eaglemont, near Melbourne, with a group of artist friends. It is one of the most famous Australian paintings. The bright light made it a favorite.
Where to see it
📍 National Gallery of AustraliaCanberra, Australia
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Arthur Streeton was born in Victoria, Australia, and became a leading painter of the Heidelberg School, a group of artists who painted outdoors. He is best known for golden, sunny landscapes. He later lived in London and returned to Australia. He died in 1943.
