Henry Burn, in search of gold, came to Australia where he painted his topographical views of Melbourne.NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

Celebrated, praised and loved. Find out how Arthur Streeton achieved artistic greatness with virtually no formal training.

NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

The flamboyant George W Lambert was also an official Australian War Artist in World War I. NGV Curator of Australian Art, Elena Taylor

The spotlight is on Louis Buvelot, who was considered by some of the best known Australia Impressionist Painters as the ‘Father of Landscape’. NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

Ironically, the money made from the sale of his Australian Historical Painting ‘The Pioneer’ allowed Frederick McCubbin to leave the country for the first time. NGV Curator of Australian Art, Elena Taylor

Not only is Sidney Nolan one of our most important artists, he was also a mad-keen St Kilda Supporter. NGV Deputy Director, Frances Lindsay

Melbourne born MacKennal became one of the break-through Australian artists of his generation with his British successes.

Creating mood through colour was the aim of gifted painter, E Philips Fox. NGV Assistant Curator of Australian Art, Beckett Rozentals

With his sculptures, Robert Klippel was searching for the perfect balance within the harmony of conflicting forces. NGV Deputy Director, Frances Lindsay

With his energetic painting style, John Olsen created very distinct views of Australian landscapes. NGV Acting Senior Curator of Australian Art, David Hurlston